Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bojeri
ID:
329676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 176 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329008



Common Names

  • Uapaca bojeri
  • Bojeri Uapaca
  • Uapaca Bojeri


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Synonyms

  • Uapaca clusiacea Baker [unknown]
  • Chorizotheca macrophylla Heckel [unknown]

Description

Uapaca bojeri (also called Bojer's Uapaca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Uapaca bojeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uapaca bojeri has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uapaca bojeri is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Uapaca bojeri

Uapaca bojeri can be found in Madagascar.

Uapaca bojeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uapaca bojeri?

Uapaca bojeri

What is the common name of Uapaca bojeri?

Bojer's Uapaca

Where is Uapaca bojeri native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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