Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
theobromifolia
ID:
1066979

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Zamora & Pùveda

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 399 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066317



Common Names

  • Unonopsis theobromifolia
  • Theobromifolia's Unonopsis
  • Unonopsis Theobromifolia


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Description

Unonopsis theobromifolia (also called chocolate-leaved unonopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Unonopsis theobromifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its wood is used for making furniture. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Unonopsis theobromifolia is white and has a yellow center. It has a single seed per flower. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Unonopsis theobromifolia

Unonopsis theobromifolia is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Unonopsis genus

Unonopsis storkii, Unonopsis stipitata, Unonopsis spectabilis, Unonopsis pittieri, Unonopsis umbilicata, Unonopsis glaucopetala, Unonopsis guatterioides, Unonopsis costaricensis, Unonopsis elegantissima, Unonopsis floribunda, Unonopsis pacifica, Unonopsis perrottetii, Unonopsis peruviana, Unonopsis rufescens, Unonopsis veneficiorum, Unonopsis panamensis, Unonopsis theobromifolia, Unonopsis macrocarpa, Unonopsis magnifolia, Unonopsis aviceps, Unonopsis stevensii, Unonopsis duckei, Unonopsis penduliflora, Unonopsis osae, Unonopsis longipes, Unonopsis asterantha, Unonopsis hammelii, Unonopsis bullata, Unonopsis darienensis, Unonopsis costanensis, Unonopsis megalosperma, Unonopsis aurantiaca, Unonopsis bahiensis, Unonopsis bauxitae, Unonopsis cauliflora, Unonopsis colombiana, Unonopsis esmeraldae, Unonopsis heterotricha, Unonopsis megalophylla, Unonopsis mexicana, Unonopsis monticola, Unonopsis onychopetaloides, Unonopsis renatoi, Unonopsis riedeliana, Unonopsis sanctae-teresae, Unonopsis sericea, Unonopsis sessilicarpa, Unonopsis silvatica,

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

Luis J. Poveda (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poveda' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286514-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.