Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
250279

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 243 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249611



Common Names

  • Orientalis Nauclea
  • Orientalis Indian Mulberry Tree
  • Orientalis Cheese Fruit Tree


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Synonyms

  • Nauclea annamensis Merr. [valid]
  • Nauclea coadunata Roxb. ex Sm. [valid]
  • Nauclea cordata Roxb. [valid]
  • Nauclea elmeri Merr. [valid]
  • Nauclea glaberrima Bartl. ex DC. [valid]
  • Nauclea grandifolia DC. [illegitimate]
  • Nauclea leichhardtii F.Muell. [valid]
  • Nauclea lutea Blanco [valid]
  • Nauclea macrophylla Blume [unknown]
  • Nauclea ovoidea (Pierre ex Pit.) N.N.Tran [valid]
  • Nauclea roxburghii G.Don [valid]
  • Nauclea stipulacea G.Don [invalid]
  • Nauclea undulata Roxb. [valid]
  • Nauclea wallichiana R.Br. ex G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Platanocarpum cordatum Korth. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus annamensis Dubard & Eberhardt [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus buruensis Miq. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus coadunatus Druce [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus cordatus Miq. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus glaberrimus Miq. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus orientalis Merr. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus ovatus Elmer [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus ovatus mollis Koord. & Valeton [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus ovoideus Pierre ex Pit. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus papagola Domin [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus undulatus Miq. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus undulatus buruensis (Miq.) Havil. [valid]
  • Bancalus grandifolius Kuntze [valid]
  • Bancalus orientalis Kuntze [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus cordatus pubescens Kurz [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus cordatus glabra Kurz [valid]
  • Nauclea orientalis pubescens (Kurz) Craib [valid]
  • Cadamba nocturna Buch.-Ham. [valid]
  • Adina orientalis Lindm. ex Bakh.f. [valid]
  • Cephalanthus orientalis L. [valid]
  • Nauclea annamensis (Dubard & Eberh.) N.N.Tran [deprecated]

Description

Nauclea orientalis (also called African Peach, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nauclea orientalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nauclea orientalis has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nauclea orientalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Nauclea orientalis

Nauclea orientalis is native to tropical Asia, and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Nauclea orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nauclea orientalis?

Nauclea orientalis

What is the common name of Nauclea orientalis?

African Cedar

What is the natural habitat of Nauclea orientalis?

Tropical rainforests in West Africa

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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