Greenwayodendron usambaricum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambaricum
ID:
1512104
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Verdc.) Lissambou, O.J.Hardy & Couvreur
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 114: 84 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001428
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Greenwayodendron usambaricum (also called Usambaric Greenwayodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family. It is native to the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. It typically grows in wet areas, such as swamps, bogs, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Greenwayodendron usambaricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Greenwayodendron usambaricum are white in colour and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Greenwayodendron usambaricum is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Greenwayodendron usambaricum
Greenwayodendron usambaricum can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.
Greenwayodendron usambaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greenwayodendron usambaricum?
Greenwayodendron usambaricum
What type of plant is Greenwayodendron usambaricum?
It is a shrub
Where is Greenwayodendron usambaricum found?
It is found in East Africa
Species in the Greenwayodendron genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
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References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192859-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.