Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
448576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw.) C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 52: 227 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447908



Common Names

  • African Mahogany
  • Greenheart
  • Lovoa klaineana


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Synonyms

  • Morus excelsa Welw. [unknown]
  • Maclura excelsa Bureau [unknown]
  • Chlorophora alba A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora excelsa (Welw.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Chlorophora tenuifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Milicia africana Sim [unknown]

Description

Milicia excelsa (also called African mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 45 meters in height and has a rounded crown. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Milicia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Milicia excelsa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Milicia excelsa is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The tree should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Milicia excelsa

Milicia excelsa is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is also found in Madagascar.

Milicia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Milicia excelsa?

Milicia excelsa

What is the common name of Milicia excelsa?

African Teak

What are the characteristics of Milicia excelsa?

Milicia excelsa is an evergreen tree with leathery, glossy leaves that are arranged in opposite pairs and small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters.

Species in the Milicia genus

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 kew-2501387: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.