Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korupensis
ID:
1317989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewango & Kenfack

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(2)-28: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330443



Common Names

  • Gambeya korupensis
  • Korupensis Gambeya
  • Gambeya


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Description

Gambeya korupensis (also called 'Korup Gambeya', among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen tree with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gambeya korupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gambeya korupensis produces small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gambeya korupensis is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be collected when ripe and sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Germination is usually rapid and seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 10-15 cm in height.

Where to Find Gambeya korupensis

Gambeya korupensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.

Gambeya korupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gambeya korupensis?

Gambeya korupensis

What type of plant is Gambeya korupensis?

Tree

Where is Gambeya korupensis native to?

Cameroon

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

Corneille Ewango: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewango' in the authors string.
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.