Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1085441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bureau) Corner

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 237 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084779



Common Names

  • Maclura africana
  • African Osage Orange
  • African Hedge-apple


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Description

Maclura africana (also called 'African Maclura', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maclura africana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maclura africana has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maclura africana is a small tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location. The trees should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Maclura africana

Maclura africana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-21300829: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.