Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankaranensis
ID:
1084353

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-F.Leroy

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Journ. Agric. Trop. & Bot. Appliq. 17: 232. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083691



Common Names

  • Neobeguea ankaranensis
  • Ankarana Neobeguea
  • Ankarana Mahogany


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Description

Neobeguea ankaranensis (also called Ankaran Neobeguea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. It grows in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Neobeguea ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neobeguea ankaranensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobeguea ankaranensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Neobeguea ankaranensis

Neobeguea ankaranensis can be found in Madagascar.

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,

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