Uapaca ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
329696
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 596 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329028
Common Names
- Uapaca ferruginea
- Ferruginea Uapaca
- Uapaca Ferruginea
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- Uapaca clusioides Baker [unknown]
- Uapaca ferruginea carnotiana Leandri [unknown]
Description
Uapaca ferruginea (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 ferruginea 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 ferruginea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uapaca ferruginea 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 ferruginea
Uapaca ferruginea can be found in tropical Africa.
Uapaca ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uapaca ferruginea?
Uapaca ferruginea
What is the common name of Uapaca ferruginea?
Rusty Uapaca
Where is Uapaca ferruginea native to?
Africa
Species in the Uapaca genus
Uapaca acuminata, Uapaca ambanjensis, Uapaca amplifolia, Uapaca benguelensis, Uapaca bojeri, Uapaca densifolia, Uapaca ferruginea, Uapaca gossweileri, Uapaca guineensis, Uapaca heudelotii, Uapaca katentaniensis, Uapaca kibuatii, Uapaca kirkiana, Uapaca lissopyrena, Uapaca littoralis, Uapaca louvelii, Uapaca mole, Uapaca nitida, Uapaca pilosa, Uapaca pynaertii, Uapaca robynsii, Uapaca rufopilosa, Uapaca sansibarica, Uapaca staudtii, Uapaca thouarsii, Uapaca togoensis, Uapaca vanhouttei, Uapaca niangadoumae,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209589: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.