Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
329686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 252 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329018



Common Names

  • Uapaca densifolia
  • Densifolia Uapaca
  • Uapaca Densifolia


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Synonyms

  • Uapaca angustifolia Denis [unknown]
  • Uapaca densifolia angustifolia (Denis) Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca densifolia humbertii Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca densifolia orientalis Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca densifolia perrieri (Denis) Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca densifolia sambiranensis (Denis) Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca myricifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Uapaca perrieri Denis [unknown]
  • Uapaca sambiranensis Denis [unknown]
  • Uapaca densifolia densifolia [unknown]

Description

Uapaca densifolia (also called Wild Mahogany, Wild Mango, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Uapaca densifolia 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 densifolia 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 densifolia is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Uapaca densifolia

Uapaca densifolia can be found in tropical Africa.

Uapaca densifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uapaca densifolia?

Uapaca densifolia

What is the common name of Uapaca densifolia?

Dense-Leaf Uapaca

Where is Uapaca densifolia native to?

Africa

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,

References