Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mokoko
ID:
1319467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gosline & Malécot

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 395 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331921

Common Names

  • Octoknema mokoko
  • Mokoko Octoknema
  • Mokoko's Octoknema

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Description

Octoknema mokoko (also called Mokoko Octoknema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an upright habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Octoknema mokoko is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octoknema mokoko has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octoknema mokoko is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Octoknema mokoko

Octoknema mokoko is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Octoknema mokoko FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octoknema mokoko?

Octoknema mokoko

What is the family of Octoknema mokoko?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Octoknema mokoko?

Mokoko Octoknema

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

References

Valéry Malécot (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malécot' in the authors string.
George Gosline: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gosline' in the authors string.