Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
heudelotii
ID:
329712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 81 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329044



Common Names

  • Uapaca heudelotii
  • African Plum
  • Heudelot's Uapaca


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Synonyms

  • Uapaca bossenge De Wild. [unknown]
  • Uapaca marquesii Pax [unknown]
  • Uapaca prominenticarinata De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Uapaca heudelotii (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 heudelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uapaca heudelotii 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 heudelotii 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 heudelotii

Uapaca heudelotii can be found in tropical Africa.

Uapaca heudelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uapaca heudelotii?

Uapaca heudelotii

What is the common name of Uapaca heudelotii?

Heudelot's Uapaca

Where is Uapaca heudelotii 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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