Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
letestui
ID:
831927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Letouzey) Prance & F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 485 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831262



Common Names

  • Dactyladenia Letestui
  • African Moringa
  • Moringa Tree


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Description

Dactyladenia letestui (also called African Plum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, up to 10 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in woodland, savanna, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Dactyladenia letestui is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactyladenia letestui has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyladenia letestui is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is usually found in lowland rainforest and dry forest habitats. It 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 semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dactyladenia letestui

Dactyladenia letestui can be found in Nigeria.

Dactyladenia letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactyladenia letestui?

Dactyladenia letestui

What is the common name of Dactyladenia letestui?

African bush mango

What is the natural habitat of Dactyladenia letestui?

Dry deciduous forests

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368524: Based on the initial data import
René Letouzey (1918-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letouzey' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.