Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
732964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubry-Lecomte ex O'Rorke) Baill.

Source:
Irvingiaceae

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Traité Bot. Méd. Phan. 2: 841 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732297



Common Names

  • African Mango
  • Wild Mango
  • Bush Mango


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Synonyms

  • Irvingia barteri Hook.f. [valid]
  • Irvingia caerulea Tiegh. [valid]
  • Irvingia duparquetii Tiegh. [valid]
  • Irvingia erecta Tiegh. [valid]
  • Irvingia griffonii Tiegh. [valid]
  • Irvingia hookeriana Tiegh. [valid]
  • Irvingia pauciflora Tiegh. [valid]
  • Irvingia velutina Tiegh. [valid]

Description

Irvingia gabonensis (also called African bush mango, wild mango, dika nut, or ogbono nut, among many other common names) is a species of African trees in the genus Irvingia. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Angola and south to Gabon. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, and is a large tree, reaching up to 30 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Irvingia gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Irvingia gabonensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Irvingia gabonensis 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 young shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Irvingia gabonensis

Irvingia gabonensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Irvingia gabonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Irvingia gabonensis?

Irvingia gabonensis

What is the common name of Irvingia gabonensis?

Gabonensis

What is the natural habitat of Irvingia gabonensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Irvingia genus

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Aubry-Lecomte: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubry-Lecomte' in the authors string.
O'Rorke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Rorke' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000732297: Based on the initial data import