Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
1079357

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

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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.

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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.

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