Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
voense
ID:
212758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Wild

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 33: 76 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212087



Common Names

  • Platycelyphium
  • Voens's Platycelyphium
  • Voens's Bush


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Synonyms

  • Platycelyphium cyananthum Harms [valid]
  • Commiphora voensis Engl. [unknown]

Description

Platycelyphium voense (also called African teak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in tropical moist lowland and montane forests. It has a straight trunk and a conical crown, with a grey-brown bark and yellow-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Platycelyphium voense is used in furniture making, flooring, and boat building. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platycelyphium voense has small, yellow flowers that produce small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycelyphium voense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Platycelyphium voense

Platycelyphium voense is native to Africa and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in South Africa.

Platycelyphium voense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycelyphium voense?

Platycelyphium voense

What is the common name of Platycelyphium voense?

African Teak

Where is Platycelyphium voense found?

West Africa

Species in the Platycelyphium genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515188-1: Based on the initial data import