Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1079361

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

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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.

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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.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20200006: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.