Tiliacora nigerica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigerica
ID:
457376
Status:
valid
Authors:
Troupin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 30: 25 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456708
Common Names
- Tiliacora nigerica
- Nigerica Tiliacora
- Tiliacora of Nigerica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tiliacora nigerica (also called Coral-bead Vine, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to Nigeria. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora nigerica is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tiliacora nigerica has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora nigerica can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Tiliacora nigerica
Tiliacora nigerica is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Tiliacora nigerica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora nigerica?
Tiliacora nigerica
What is the common name of Tiliacora nigerica?
Nigerian Tiliacora
What is the natural habitat of Tiliacora nigerica?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana, Tiliacora gossweileri, Tiliacora lehmbachii, Tiliacora laurentii, Tiliacora laevifolia, Tiliacora kenyensis, Tiliacora bequaertii, Tiliacora insularis, Tiliacora gabonensis, Tiliacora funifera, Tiliacora ealaensis, Tiliacora louisii, Tiliacora triandra, Tiliacora ovalis, Tiliacora nigerica, Tiliacora tisserantii, Tiliacora chrysobotrya, Tiliacora pynaertii, Tiliacora acuminata, Tiliacora klaineana, Tiliacora macrophylla, Tiliacora odorata, Tiliacora sebicea, Tiliacora latifolia, Tiliacora leonardii, Tiliacora dielsiana, Tiliacora dinklagei, Tiliacora leonensis,
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
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581559-1: Based on the initial data import