Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovoidea
ID:
457344

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 361 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456676



Common Names

  • Treculia obovoidea
  • Oval Treculia
  • Treculia


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Synonyms

  • Acanthotreculia winkleri Engl. [unknown]
  • Treculia brieyi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Treculia staudtii Engl. [unknown]
  • Treculia staudtii angustifolia Engl. [unknown]

Description

Treculia obovoidea (also called African breadfruit, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has large, oblong leaves and yellowish-green flowers. The fruits are large, round, yellowish-green and edible.

Uses & Benefits

Treculia obovoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Treculia obovoidea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round seed pods. The seedlings have a tuft of small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Treculia obovoidea can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one growing point and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Treculia obovoidea

Treculia obovoidea is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Treculia obovoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Treculia obovoidea?

Treculia obovoidea

What is the common name of Treculia obovoidea?

Ovoid Treculia

What is the natural habitat of Treculia obovoidea?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Moraceae family

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References