Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Wernham
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1914
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Sabicea : 33 (1914)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299408
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Entebbensis Sabicea
 - Entebbensis Myrciaria
 - Entebbensis Myrciaria Sabicea
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Sabicea entebbensis (also called Entebbensis Sabicea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Central and East Africa, where it is found in lowland forests and savannas. It prefers moist soils and is often found near rivers and streams.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Sabicea entebbensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Sabicea entebbensis has small, white flowers that are borne in a dense, terminal panicle. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Sabicea entebbensis is a shrub native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Plant in spring or summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Sabicea entebbensis
                        
                            Sabicea entebbensis is found in tropical Africa.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Sabicea entebbensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Sabicea entebbensis?
Sabicea entebbensis
What is the common name of Sabicea entebbensis?
Entebbensis
Where is Sabicea entebbensis found?
Central and western Africa
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Sabicea genus
                        
                            Sabicea acuminata, 
Sabicea amazonensis, 
Sabicea amomi, 
Sabicea angustifolia, 
Sabicea arborea, 
Sabicea aristeguietae, 
Sabicea aspera, 
Sabicea asperula, 
Sabicea bariensis, 
Sabicea batesii, 
Sabicea bequaertii, 
Sabicea bigerrica, 
Sabicea boliviensis, 
Sabicea brachiata, 
Sabicea brachycalyx, 
Sabicea bracteolata, 
Sabicea brasiliensis, 
Sabicea brevipes, 
Sabicea burchellii, 
Sabicea calophylla, 
Sabicea calycina, 
Sabicea cameroonensis, 
Sabicea caminata, 
Sabicea camporum, 
Sabicea cana, 
Sabicea capitellata, 
Sabicea carbunica, 
Sabicea cauliflora, 
Sabicea cinerea, 
Sabicea composita, 
Sabicea congensis, 
Sabicea cordata, 
Sabicea cruciata, 
Sabicea cuneata, 
Sabicea dewevrei, 
Sabicea dewildemaniana, 
Sabicea dinklagei, 
Sabicea discolor, 
Sabicea diversifolia, 
Sabicea dubia, 
Sabicea duparquetiana, 
Sabicea entebbensis, 
Sabicea erecta, 
Sabicea exellii, 
Sabicea ferruginea, 
Sabicea flagenioides, 
Sabicea floribunda, 
Sabicea fulva, 
Sabicea fulvovenosa, 
Sabicea gabonica,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,