Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1393 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078695
Common Names
- Soyauxia Gabonensis
- Gabonensis Soyauxia
- Gabonensis Soyauxia
Description
Soyauxia gabonensis (also called Gabon Soyauxia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to West Africa and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Soyauxia gabonensis is an evergreen shrub native to West Africa. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Soyauxia gabonensis has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Soyauxia gabonensis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Soyauxia gabonensis
Soyauxia gabonensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa, growing in moist woods and swamps.
Species in the Soyauxia genus
Species in the Peridiscaceae family
Medusandra richardsiana,
Medusandra mpomiana,
Peridiscus lucidus,
Soyauxia glabrescens,
Soyauxia gabonensis,
Soyauxia grandifolia,
Soyauxia floribunda,
Soyauxia velutina,
Soyauxia talbotii,
Soyauxia kwewonii,
Whittonia guianensis,