Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
togoensis
ID:
329784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 371 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329116



Common Names

  • Uapaca togoensis
  • Togo Uapaca
  • Togo Wild Mango


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Synonyms

  • Uapaca chevalieri Beille [unknown]
  • Uapaca guignardii A.Chev. ex Beille [unknown]
  • Uapaca perrotii Beille [unknown]
  • Uapaca somon Aubrév. & Leandri [unknown]

Description

Uapaca togoensis (also called Togo 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 togoensis 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 togoensis has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uapaca togoensis 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 togoensis

Uapaca togoensis is native to tropical Africa.

Uapaca togoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uapaca togoensis?

Uapaca togoensis

What is the natural habitat of Uapaca togoensis?

Tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa

What is the growth habit of Uapaca togoensis?

Small to medium-sized evergreen tree

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