Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
971353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 247 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970691



Common Names

  • Gambeya albida
  • Albida Gambeya
  • Albid Gambeya


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Description

Gambeya albida (also called White 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 albida 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 albida is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, and can tolerate some drought. It is best to cut back the foliage in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Gambeya albida

Gambeya albida can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:786840-1: Based on the initial data import