Trophis scandens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Hook. & Arn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 214 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084930
Common Names
- Trophis scandens
- Climbing Trophis
- Climbing-leaved Trophis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trophis scandens (also called African olive, 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
Trophis scandens is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trophis scandens sub. megacarpa (P.S.Green) P.S.GreenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trophis scandens has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, green, ovoid-shaped fruits. The fruits contain small, black seeds which are dispersed by birds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are initially green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trophis scandens 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. Trophis scandens prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Where to Find Trophis scandens
Trophis scandens is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Trophis genus
Species in the Moraceae family
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References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856795-1: Based on the initial data import