Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Genus:
Species:
theiformis
ID:
541025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Benn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jav. Rar. : 192 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540357



Common Names

  • Aphloia theiformis
  • Theiformis Aphloia
  • Theiformis Coffee


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Synonyms

  • Lightfootia integrifolia Vahl [unknown]
  • Aphloia deltoides (Poir.) Clos [unknown]
  • Aphloia integrifolia (Vahl) Benn. [unknown]
  • Aphloia madagascariensis Clos [unknown]
  • Aphloia madagascariensis seychellensis Clos [unknown]
  • Aphloia mauritiana Baker [unknown]
  • Aphloia mauritiana sessilifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Aphloia minima Baker [unknown]
  • Aphloia myrtiflora Galpin [unknown]
  • Aphloia sessilifolia (Baker) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Aphloia seychellensis (Clos) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis andringitrensis H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis angustissima H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis caerulescens H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis closii Tul. [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis deltoides (Poir.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis laciniata (Poir.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis madagascariensis (Clos) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis micrantha Tul. [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis micranthera H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis minima (Baker) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis obcuneata H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis purpurascens Frapp. ex Cordem. [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis racemosa H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis seychellensis (Clos) F.Friedmann [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis tsaratananae H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Aphloia madagascariensis polymorpha Clos [unknown]
  • Aphloia mauritiana theiformis (Vahl) Baker [unknown]
  • Neumannia minima (Baker) Warb. [unknown]
  • Neumannia madagascariensis (Clos) Warb. [unknown]
  • Neumannia integrifolia (Vahl) A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Neumannia deltoidea Warb. [unknown]
  • Prockia laciniata Poir. [unknown]
  • Prockia integrifolia (Vahl) Willd. [unknown]
  • Guya integrifolia (Vahl) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Prockia theiformis (Vahl) Willd. [unknown]
  • Neumannia myrtiflora (Galpin) T.Durand [unknown]
  • Prockia deltoides Lam. [unknown]
  • Lightfootia theiformis Vahl [unknown]
  • Neumannia theiformis (Vahl) A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Aphloia myrtifolia Galpin [unknown]
  • Aphloia theiformis closii (Tul.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Lightfootia integrifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Ludia heterophylla Bory [unknown]

Description

Aphloia theiformis (also called False Mango, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, oval leaves with white veins and yellow-green bracts. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in tropical rainforests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aphloia theiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphloia theiformis has small, white flowers, and the seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphloia theiformis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed, but it is best to sow the seeds in the fall for germination in the spring. Cuttings of the plant can also be taken in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Aphloia theiformis

Aphloia theiformis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

Aphloia theiformis FAQ

What are the common names of Aphloia theiformis?

Common names of Aphloia theiformis include Indian Mulberry, Indian Mallow, and False Mallow

What is the growth habit of Aphloia theiformis?

Aphloia theiformis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 6 feet in height

What is the native range of Aphloia theiformis?

Aphloia theiformis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia

Species in the Aphloia genus

Species in the Aphloiaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643768: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
John Joseph Bennett (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benn.' in the authors string.