Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
spicatum
ID:
668908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.DC.) Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3023 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668240



Common Names

  • Spicatum Mahogany
  • Spicatum Teak
  • African Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Wulfhorstia spicata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Wulfhorstia ekebergioides Harms [unknown]
  • Entandrophragma ekebergioides (Harms) Sprague [unknown]

Description

Entandrophragma spicatum (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and West Africa. It has a straight trunk and can reach up to 30 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-shaped and have a dark green hue. Its flowers are small and yellow in color. It is typically found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Entandrophragma spicatum is a popular ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It has showy white flowers and attractive foliage that turns to shades of red and orange in the fall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Entandrophragma spicatum flower is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entandrophragma spicatum 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 spicatum

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

Entandrophragma spicatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entandrophragma spicatum?

Entandrophragma spicatum

What is the common name of Entandrophragma spicatum?

African mahogany

What type of tree is Entandrophragma spicatum?

Deciduous tree

Species in the Meliaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2789570: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.