Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
funifera
ID:
457295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 44 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456627

Common Names

  • Tiliacora funifera
  • Carrying Tiliacora
  • Tiliacora

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Synonyms

  • Limacia funifera T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Tiliacora glycosmantha Diels [unknown]
  • Tiliacora johannis Exell [unknown]
  • Tiliacora warneckei Engl. ex Diels [unknown]
  • Tiliacora troupinii Cufod. [unknown]
  • Hypserpa funifera Miers [unknown]

Description

Tiliacora funifera (also called Funiferous Tiliacora, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tiliacora funifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tiliacora funifera are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tiliacora funifera 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 Tiliacora funifera

Tiliacora funifera is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Tiliacora funifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tiliacora funifera?

Tiliacora funifera

What is the common name of Tiliacora funifera?

Funifera Tiliacora

What is the habitat of Tiliacora funifera?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References