Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
457246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 292 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456578



Common Names

  • Treculia acuminata
  • Acuminata Treculia
  • Acuminate Treculia


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Synonyms

  • Treculia parva Engl. [unknown]

Description

Treculia acuminata (also called Acuminate Treculia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a deciduous tree, growing up to 30 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It grows in lowland rainforest, as well as in dry woodland and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Treculia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Treculia acuminata are yellow 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

Treculia acuminata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Treculia acuminata

Treculia acuminata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Treculia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Treculia acuminata?

Treculia acuminata

What is the common name of Treculia acuminata?

African Breadfruit

What is the family of Treculia acuminata?

Moraceae

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,

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