Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
angolensis
ID:
477103

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 100 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476435



Common Names

  • Pycnanthus angolensis
  • African Buttercup
  • Angola Buttercup


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Synonyms

  • Myristica niobue Baill. [unknown]

Description

Pycnanthus angolensis (also called African nutmeg, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnanthus angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pycnanthus angolensis sub. schweinfurthii (Warb.) Verdc.
Pycnanthus angolensis sub. angolensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnanthus angolensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnanthus angolensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white, scented flowers in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pycnanthus angolensis

Pycnanthus angolensis is native to Africa and can be found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Pycnanthus angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnanthus angolensis?

Pycnanthus angolensis

What type of plant is Pycnanthus angolensis?

Pycnanthus angolensis is a tree

Where is Pycnanthus angolensis native to?

Pycnanthus angolensis is native to West and Central Africa

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,

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:586520-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.