Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
456445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw.) Cheek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 716 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455777



Common Names

  • Turraea africana
  • African Turraea
  • African Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Naregamia africana (Welw.) Exell [unknown]
  • Naregamia alata africana Welw. [unknown]

Description

Turraea africana (also called African Turraea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Turraea africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Turraea africana are small, white and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraea africana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Turraea africana

Turraea africana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Turraea africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraea africana?

Turraea africana

What is the common name of Turraea africana?

African Turraea

What is the natural habitat of Turraea africana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Turraea genus

Turraea boivinii, Turraea cadetii, Turraea cabrae, Turraea holstii, Turraea floribunda, Turraea glomeruliflora, Turraea ghanensis, Turraea heterophylla, Turraea robusta, Turraea rigida, Turraea richardii, Turraea rutilans, Turraea pubescens, Turraea retusa, Turraea laurentii, Turraea laciniosa, Turraea pellegriniana, Turraea ovata, Turraea nilotica, Turraea monticola, Turraea oppositifolia, Turraea africana, Turraea abyssinica, Turraea adjanohounii, Turraea trichopoda, Turraea socotrana, Turraea zambesica, Turraea vogelioides, Turraea vogelii, Turraea casimiriana, Turraea obtusifolia, Turraea pulchella, Turraea longipes, Turraea pervillei, Turraea thouvenotii, Turraea rhombifolia, Turraea venulosa, Turraea fockei, Turraea kindtii, Turraea geayi, Turraea humbertii, Turraea rostrata, Turraea longifolia, Turraea sericea, Turraea hildebrandtii, Turraea lanceolata, Turraea parvifolia, Turraea barbata, Turraea kimbozensis, Turraea stolzii,

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-2515534: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.