Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
melanoxylon
ID:
1141844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol. ex Sims) Marais

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 645 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141182



Common Names

  • Trochetiopsis melanoxylon
  • Blackwood Trochetiopsis
  • Blackwood False Buttonweed


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Description

Trochetiopsis melanoxylon (also called Blackwood trochetiopsis, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown with large, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Trochetiopsis melanoxylon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trochetiopsis melanoxylon is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Where to Find Trochetiopsis melanoxylon

Trochetiopsis melanoxylon can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

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-30401680: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.