Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ivorensis
ID:
974661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 798 (1934 publ. 1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973999



Common Names

  • Gluema ivorensis
  • Ivory Coast Gluema
  • Ivory Coast Gluemas


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Description

Gluema ivorensis (also called Ivory Gluema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to West Africa. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It is often found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gluema ivorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or cream-colored, with four petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gluema ivorensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Gluema ivorensis

Gluema ivorensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Species in the Gluema genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-91160: Based on the initial data import
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.