Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
457241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne. ex Trécul

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 8: 109 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456573



Common Names

  • Treculia africana
  • African Treculia
  • Treculia of Africa


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Synonyms

  • Treculia centralis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus africanus Sim [unknown]
  • Ficus whytei Stapf [unknown]
  • Treculia madagascarica N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Treculia affona N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Treculia africana africana [unknown]
  • Treculia africana africana [unknown]
  • Treculia dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Treculia africana madagascarica (N.E.Br.) C.C.Berg [unknown]

Description

Treculia africana (also called African Breadfruit, 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 africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Treculia africana var. mollis (Engl.) J.Léonard
Treculia africana var. sambiranensis (Leandri) C.C.Berg
Treculia africana var. ilicifolia (Leandri) C.C.Berg
Treculia africana var. inversa Okafor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Treculia africana 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 africana 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 africana

Treculia africana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Treculia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Treculia africana?

Treculia africana

What is the common name of Treculia africana?

African Breadfruit

What is the family of Treculia africana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2516925: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Auguste Adolphe Lucien Trécul (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trécul' in the authors string.