Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivacea
ID:
538322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Robyns & Ghesq.) Setten & Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Taxon 39: 676 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537654

Common Names

  • Olive Annickia
  • Olivacea Annickia
  • Annickia Olivacea

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Description

Annickia olivacea (also called olive African walnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It grows in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Annickia olivacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine by local communities.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Annickia olivacea has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annickia olivacea is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, tufted grass-like plant that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Annickia olivacea

Annickia olivacea can be found in tropical Africa.

Annickia olivacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annickia olivacea?

Annickia olivacea

What is the common name of Annickia olivacea?

Olive annickia

What is the habitat of Annickia olivacea?

Annickia olivacea is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
A.K.van Setten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948447-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.