Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
gabunensis
ID:
388613

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 215 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387945



Common Names

  • Gabon Broomrape
  • Gabon Orobanche
  • Gabunensis Orobanche


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Synonyms

  • Simaba gabonensis (Pierre) Feuillet [unknown]
  • Quassia silvestris Cheek & Jongkind [unknown]
  • Hannoa kitombetombe Gilbert [unknown]
  • Hannoa njariensis Gilbert [unknown]
  • Quassia gabonensis Pierre [valid]
  • Quassia undulata silvestris Voorh. [unknown]

Description

Odyendea gabunensis (also called Gabon Odyendea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central Africa. It grows in moist to wet forests, such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Odyendea gabunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odyendea gabunensis is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odyendea gabunensis can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Odyendea gabunensis

Odyendea gabunensis can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Odyendea gabunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odyendea gabunensis?

Odyendea gabunensis

What is the common name of Odyendea gabunensis?

Gabon Odyendea

What type of plant is Odyendea gabunensis?

Herb

Species in the Odyendea genus

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References