Vangueriopsis longiflora
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVangueriopsis longiflora is a species of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania.
Description
A tree. It grows 13 m tall. The trunk is long and unbranched. The branches have rusty hairs. The leaves are opposite and rounded at the base. They are broadly oval and 10-21 cm long by 6-14 cm wide. They have a rusty velvety covering underneath. The flowering shoots have many flowers. They are near the end of leafless branches. The fruit are oval and 2-3 cm long by 1.5-2.6 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests and thickets. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level. The average rainfall is 2,000-2,500 mm with a 4 month dry period.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Cultivation
A plant of tropical areas, where it is found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. The mean annual rainfall is approximately 2,000 - 2,500mm, with a dry period of about four months, when each month receives 50 mm of rain on average, and months of no rain are frequent.
Other Uses
The wood is white and perishable. It is used for firewood and domestic utensils.
References (2)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
- Lovett, J. & Clakre G. P., 1998,
