Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
bussei
ID:
668875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms ex Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 1): 807 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668207



Common Names

  • Entandrophragma bussei
  • Bussei Entandrophragma
  • Entandrophragma


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Description

Entandrophragma bussei (also called Bussei Mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that is native to tropical Africa. It has an upright, arching habit and grows to a height of 15-20 m. It has large, dark green leaves and reddish-brown bark. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Entandrophragma bussei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Entandrophragma bussei are white and yellow in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entandrophragma bussei is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and rooted in a sandy soil. Layering is done by burying a mature stem in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Entandrophragma bussei

Entandrophragma bussei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Entandrophragma bussei FAQ

What is the common name of Entandrophragma bussei?

Busse's Entandrophragma

What is the scientific name of Busse's Entandrophragma?

Entandrophragma bussei

What is the family of Entandrophragma bussei?

Meliaceae

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2789540: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.