Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyrrhachis
ID:
971069
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5: 149 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970407
Common Names
- African tree
- Rattle-pod tree
- Rain forest tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis (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 pachyrrhachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis is a small, pink, 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 pachyrrhachis is a species of plant in the family Ancistrocladaceae. It is found in Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis
It is native to Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis FAQ
What is the scientific name for this plant?
Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis
What is the common name for this plant?
Thick-spined 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-8771: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.