Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
liberica
ID:
1546146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quintanar & D.J.Harris

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 106(1): 59. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026849



Common Names

  • Drypetes liberica
  • Liberica Drypetes
  • Drypetes Plant


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Description

Drypetes liberica (also called African Boxwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical West Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are opposite, oblong-ovate, and glossy dark green. It is found in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and gallery forest.

Uses & Benefits

Drypetes liberica is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drypetes liberica has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drypetes liberica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Drypetes liberica

Drypetes liberica can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Drypetes liberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drypetes liberica?

Drypetes liberica

What is the common name of Drypetes liberica?

Liberica Drypetes

What type of soil does Drypetes liberica prefer?

Drypetes liberica prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Drypetes genus

Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,

Species in the Putranjivaceae family

Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,