Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichilioides
ID:
444512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 308 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443844



Common Names

  • Lovoa trichilioides
  • African walnut
  • Lovoa


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Synonyms

  • Lovoa angulata Harms [unknown]
  • Lovoa pynaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Lovoa mildbraedii Harms [unknown]
  • Lovoa leplaeana Staner [unknown]
  • Lovoa corbisieriana Staner [unknown]
  • Lovoa budongensis Sprague [unknown]
  • Lovoa brachysiphon Sprague [unknown]
  • Lovoa brownii Sprague [unknown]
  • Lovoa klaineana Pierre ex Sprague [unknown]

Description

Lovoa trichilioides (also called African Walnut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Africa. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its native habitat is in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lovoa trichilioides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lovoa trichilioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lovoa trichilioides is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Lovoa trichilioides

Lovoa trichilioides can be found in tropical Africa.

Lovoa trichilioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lovoa trichilioides?

Lovoa trichilioides

What type of plant is Lovoa trichilioides?

Evergreen tree

Where does Lovoa trichilioides grow?

West Africa

Species in the Meliaceae family

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