Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
435619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Van der Veken

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 242 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434951



Common Names

  • Sorindeia africana
  • Africana Sorindeia
  • Africana Nut


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Synonyms

  • Thyrsodium subglabrum Mildbr. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Thyrsodium africanum Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorindeiopsis zenkeri Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia befalensis Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Sorindeia nitida Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia lemairei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia multifoliolata Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Sorindeia nitidula Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia tchibangensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia lamprophylla Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Sorindeia africana africana [unknown]
  • Sorindeia ochracea Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia lastoursvillensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia kimuenzae De Wild. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia crassifolia Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Sorindeia tessmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia revoluta Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
  • Sorindeia letestui Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Sorindeia maxima Vermoesen [unknown]
  • Sorindeia multifoliolata watsaensis Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Sorindeia multifoliolata multifoliolata [unknown]

Description

Sorindeia africana (also called African Sorindeia, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and wooded grasslands. Its bark is rough and its leaves are alternate, simple, and obovate-elliptic in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Sorindeia africana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an anthelmintic. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sorindeia africana var. lastoursvillensis (Pellegrin) Van der Veken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sorindeia africana are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, large cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorindeia africana is a species of evergreen tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sorindeia africana

Sorindeia africana is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical forests of the continent.

Sorindeia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorindeia africana?

Sorindeia africana

What are the common names of Sorindeia africana?

African Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Sorindeia africana?

Africa

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479882: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Paul A.J.B. Van der Veken (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van der Veken' in the authors string.