Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 5 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641590
Common Names
- Dennettia tripetala
- Tripetala Dennettia
- Tripetala Dennettia
Description
Dennettia tripetala (also called 'Three-petaled Dennettia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dennettia tripetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dennettia tripetala has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dennettia tripetala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Dennettia tripetala
Dennettia tripetala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.
Dennettia tripetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dennettia tripetala?
Dennettia tripetala
What is the family of Dennettia tripetala?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Dennettia tripetala?
African Mango
Species in the Dennettia genus
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,