Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
papaverifera
ID:
1141797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Capuron ex N.Hallé

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 2: 135 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141135

Common Names

  • Nesogordonia papaverifera
  • Papaverifera Nesogordonia
  • Papaverifera

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Description

Nesogordonia papaverifera (also called African milkwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and a straight trunk with smooth, pale grey bark. It grows in moist, lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nesogordonia papaverifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nesogordonia papaverifera has white flowers, and its seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogordonia papaverifera is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Nesogordonia papaverifera

Nesogordonia papaverifera is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and in scrubland.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30401506: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.