Ancistrocladus guineensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
970981
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 175 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970319
Common Names
- Rare Guinea tree
- Guinea tree
- African tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus guineensis (also called African Climbing Yohimbe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ancistrocladaceae. It is a woody climber with a twining habit, and can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus guineensis is used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocladus guineensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus guineensis is a species of plant in the family Ancistrocladaceae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus guineensis
It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
Ancistrocladus guineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name for this plant?
Ancistrocladus guineensis
What is the common name for this plant?
Guinea bush
What is the family name for this plant?
Ancistrocladaceae
Species in the Ancistrocladus genus
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
Species in the Ancistrocladaceae family
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8763: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.