Vepris unifoliolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Labat, M.Pignal & O.Pascal
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 104: 367 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265163
Common Names
- One-leaf Vepris
- One-leaf Ironwood
- One-leaf Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vepris unifoliolata (also called 'One-Leaved Vepris', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in dry forests, thickets, and disturbed areas, and has unifoliolate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vepris unifoliolata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vepris unifoliolata has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vepris unifoliolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Vepris unifoliolata
Vepris unifoliolata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Vepris unifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vepris unifoliolata?
Vepris unifoliolata
What is the common name of Vepris unifoliolata?
Unifoliolate vepris
What is the natural habitat of Vepris unifoliolata?
Mixed evergreen and deciduous forests
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 tro-50216364: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Marc M. Pignal (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pignal' in the authors string.
Olivier Pascal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pascal' in the authors string.