Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
heudelotii
ID:
297723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Pierre ex Heckel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Ann. Inst. Colon. Marseille 5(2): 40 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297055



Common Names

  • African Oil Palm
  • Kernel Tree
  • Maguette


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Synonyms

  • Jatropha heudelotii Baill. [unknown]

Description

Ricinodendron heudelotii (also called Heudelot's Ricinodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ricinodendron heudelotii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ricinodendron heudelotii sub. africanum (Müll.Arg.) J.Léonard
Ricinodendron heudelotii sub. heudelotii
Ricinodendron heudelotii var. tomentellum (Hutch. & E.A.Bruce) Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ricinodendron heudelotii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricinodendron heudelotii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in the summer or by layering in the spring.

Where to Find Ricinodendron heudelotii

Ricinodendron heudelotii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Ricinodendron heudelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ricinodendron heudelotii?

Ricinodendron heudelotii

What is the natural habitat of Ricinodendron heudelotii?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Ricinodendron heudelotii?

Rainforest palm

Species in the Ricinodendron genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-178842: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Marie Heckel (1843-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heckel' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.