Uapaca staudtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staudtii
ID:
329779
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 522 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329111
Common Names
- Uapaca staudtii
- Staudt's Uapaca
- Staudt's Wild Mango
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uapaca staudtii (also called Staudt's uapaca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Uapaca staudtii 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 staudtii has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uapaca staudtii 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 staudtii
Uapaca staudtii is native to tropical Africa.
Uapaca staudtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uapaca staudtii?
Uapaca staudtii
What is the natural habitat of Uapaca staudtii?
Tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa
What is the growth habit of Uapaca staudtii?
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-209667: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.