Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 116 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224113
Common Names
- Brachyanthera Oncoba
- Short-stamen Oncoba
- Short-stamen Spinach Tree
Description
Oncoba brachyanthera (also called Short-stalked oncoba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 m tall, with ovate leaves up to 10 cm long, and clusters of white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oncoba brachyanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oncoba brachyanthera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oncoba brachyanthera is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Oncoba brachyanthera
Oncoba brachyanthera is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Species in the Oncoba genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,