Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
420780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Mziray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 30(1): 76 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420112



Common Names

  • Vepris trichocarpa
  • Trichocarpa Vepris
  • Vepris


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Synonyms

  • Toddalia trichocarpa Engl. [unknown]
  • Teclea villosa M.Taylor [unknown]
  • Teclea stuhlmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Teclea trichocarpa (Engl.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Teclea angustialata Engl. [unknown]
  • Toddalia fischeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Teclea fischeri (Engl.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Teclea engleriana De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Vepris trichocarpa (also called 'Hairy-fruited Vepris', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris trichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as skin diseases, asthma, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vepris trichocarpa has small, white flowers, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris trichocarpa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Vepris trichocarpa

Vepris trichocarpa can be found in tropical Africa.

Vepris trichocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris trichocarpa?

Vepris trichocarpa

What is the common name of Vepris trichocarpa?

Trichocarpa Vepris

Where is Vepris trichocarpa native to?

Central and Southern Europe

Species in the Vepris genus

Vepris afzelii, Vepris bachmannii, Vepris trichocarpa, Vepris trifoliolata, Vepris welwitschii, Vepris verdoorniana, Vepris stolzii, Vepris suaveolens, Vepris felicis, Vepris heterophylla, Vepris glaberrima, Vepris elegantissima, Vepris gossweileri, Vepris grandifolia, Vepris darcyi, Vepris bilocularis, Vepris hiernii, Vepris nobilis, Vepris noldeae, Vepris louisii, Vepris lecomteana, Vepris schliebenii, Vepris peraperta, Vepris parvicalyx, Vepris spathulata, Vepris arenicola, Vepris calcicola, Vepris nitida, Vepris elliotii, Vepris sclerophylla, Vepris schmidelioides, Vepris polymorpha, Vepris louvelii, Vepris macrophylla, Vepris cauliflora, Vepris gamopetala, Vepris leandriana, Vepris dicarpella, Vepris pilosa, Vepris densiflora, Vepris humbertii, Vepris ampody, Vepris decaryana, Vepris aralioides, Vepris fitoravina, Vepris carringtoniana, Vepris reflexa, Vepris termitaria, Vepris lanceolata, Vepris zambesiaca,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2454387: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
William R. Mziray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mziray' in the authors string.