Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
329726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Denis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 1: 228 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329058



Common Names

  • Uapaca littoralis
  • Littoral Uapaca
  • Littoral Wild Mango


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Synonyms

  • Uapaca betamponensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca mangorensis Leandri [unknown]
  • Uapaca silvestris Leandri [unknown]

Description

Uapaca littoralis (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 littoralis is used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine. Its leaves and bark are used to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uapaca littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis

Uapaca littoralis can be found in tropical Africa.

Uapaca littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uapaca littoralis?

Uapaca littoralis

What is the common name of Uapaca littoralis?

Littoral Uapaca

Where is Uapaca littoralis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209616: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Denis (1897-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Denis' in the authors string.