Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
971352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 63 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970690



Common Names

  • Gambeya africana
  • Africana Gambeya
  • African Gambeya


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Description

Gambeya africana (also called African Gambeya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gambeya africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white flowers with 4 petals, in clusters of 2-4. Seed: small, dark brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves, with a hairy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gambeya africana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is also deer resistant.

Where to Find Gambeya africana

Gambeya africana can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

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