Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 170 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078699
Common Names
- Soyauxia Velutina
- Velutina Soyauxia
- Velutina Soyauxia
Description
Soyauxia velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina
Soyauxia velutina can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
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,