Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erinacea
ID:
1085478

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Etudes Fl. Afr. Centr. Franc. i. 292 (1913), nomen.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084816



Common Names

  • Treculia erinacea
  • Erinaceous Treculia
  • Erinaceous-leaved Treculia


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Description

Treculia erinacea (also called African breadfruit, among many other common names) is a large tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland areas and prefers full sun. It has a broad, spreading crown and its bark is grey-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Treculia erinacea is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Treculia erinacea var. mollis León

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Treculia erinacea has small, white 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

Treculia erinacea is a fast-growing tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Treculia erinacea prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Treculia erinacea

Treculia erinacea is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

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