Uapaca pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
329759
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 102 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329091
Common Names
- Uapaca pilosa
- Pilose Uapaca
- Pilose Wild Mango
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uapaca pilosa (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 pilosa 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Uapaca pilosa var. petiolata P.A.Duvign.Uapaca pilosa var. pilosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uapaca pilosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Uapaca pilosa 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 pilosa
Uapaca pilosa is native to tropical Africa.
Uapaca pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uapaca pilosa?
Uapaca pilosa
What is the natural habitat of Uapaca pilosa?
Tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa
What is the growth habit of Uapaca pilosa?
Small to medium-sized evergreen tree
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-209648: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.