Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
457318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 168 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456650



Common Names

  • Turraeanthus africana
  • African Turraeanthus
  • Turraeanthus


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Synonyms

  • Turraeanthus malchairi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bingeria africana A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Guarea africana Welw. ex C.DC. [unknown]
  • Turraeanthus vignei Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Turraeanthus zenkeri Harms [unknown]

Description

Turraeanthus africana (also called African Turraeanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading, open crown and long, slender branches. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Turraeanthus africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turraeanthus africana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers have five petals and are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turraeanthus africana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one growing point and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Turraeanthus africana

Turraeanthus africana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Turraeanthus africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turraeanthus africana?

Turraeanthus africana

What is the common name of Turraeanthus africana?

African Turraeanthus

What is the habitat of Turraeanthus africana?

Tropical rainforest

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