Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 212 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085228
Description
Mauloutchia humblotii (also called White Cedar, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall with a trunk of up to 60 cm in diameter. It is found in humid tropical forests, often near rivers or streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mauloutchia humblotii is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used as a source of fuel wood and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mauloutchia humblotii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Where to Find Mauloutchia humblotii
Mauloutchia humblotii is found in the tropical forests of West Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Species in the Mauloutchia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,