Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
bokoli
ID:
373612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) Verdc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 24 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372944

Common Names

  • Monanthotaxis bokoli
  • Bokoli's Monanthotaxis
  • Monanthotaxis Bokoli

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Description

Monanthotaxis bokoli (also called Bokoli Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Central Africa. It grows in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis bokoli is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monanthotaxis bokoli is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis bokoli can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Monanthotaxis bokoli

Monanthotaxis bokoli can be found in the rainforests of West Africa, including Nigeria and Cameroon.

Monanthotaxis bokoli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis bokoli?

Monanthotaxis bokoli

What is the common name of Monanthotaxis bokoli?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis bokoli?

Found in lowland forests in Central Africa

Species in the Monanthotaxis genus

Monanthotaxis congoensis, Monanthotaxis diclina, Monanthotaxis ferruginea, Monanthotaxis filamentosa, Monanthotaxis foliosa, Monanthotaxis buchananii, Monanthotaxis barteri, Monanthotaxis bokoli, Monanthotaxis cauliflora, Monanthotaxis poggei, Monanthotaxis oligandra, Monanthotaxis parvifolia, Monanthotaxis pellegrinii, Monanthotaxis schweinfurthii, Monanthotaxis klainei, Monanthotaxis letestui, Monanthotaxis littoralis, Monanthotaxis lucidula, Monanthotaxis laurentii, Monanthotaxis gilletii, Monanthotaxis vogelii, Monanthotaxis whytei, Monanthotaxis caffra, Monanthotaxis micrantha, Monanthotaxis madagascariensis, Monanthotaxis malacophylla, Monanthotaxis pilosa, Monanthotaxis valida, Monanthotaxis trichocarpa, Monanthotaxis fornicata, Monanthotaxis trichantha, Monanthotaxis dictyoneura, Monanthotaxis orophila, Monanthotaxis faulknerae, Monanthotaxis discolor, Monanthotaxis chasei, Monanthotaxis sororia, Monanthotaxis ambrensis, Monanthotaxis heterantha, Monanthotaxis podocarpa, Monanthotaxis brachytricha, Monanthotaxis boivinii, Monanthotaxis glaucocarpa, Monanthotaxis caesia, Monanthotaxis capea, Monanthotaxis mannii, Monanthotaxis elegans, Monanthotaxis nimbana, Monanthotaxis stenosepala, Monanthotaxis glomerulata,

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74065-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.