Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycarpa
ID:
538324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Setten & Maas ex I.M.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 32: 52 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537656

Common Names

  • Many-fruited Annickia
  • Polycarpa Annickia
  • Annickia Polycarpa

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Description

Annickia polycarpa (also called many-fruited 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 polycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and for erosion control. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annickia polycarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annickia polycarpa 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 polycarpa

Annickia polycarpa can be found in tropical Africa.

Annickia polycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annickia polycarpa?

Annickia polycarpa

What is the common name of Annickia polycarpa?

African Treebine

What is the natural habitat of Annickia polycarpa?

Tropical forests of Africa

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116323-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.