Vangueria — 11 species
Botanical species in the genus Vangueria recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Vangueria discolor
Vangueria discolor
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
The plant is often burnt back to the ground each year, resprouting from the rootstock.
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Vangueria infausta
Vangueria infausta
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A tree of the subtropics to tropics, usually growing in areas with a distinct dry season at elevations up to 1,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 28°c, though it can tolerate 12 - 36°c. The plant is fairly frost-tolerant and is able to withstand temperatures down to -5°c when it is dormant, though even light frosts can damage the young growth.
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Vangueria madagascariensis
Vangueria madagascariensis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,400 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 29°c, but can tolerate 12 - 34°c. Plants are intolerant of frost.
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