Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
routledgei
ID:
1063720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 49: 323 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063058



Common Names

  • Oncoba routledgei
  • Routledge's Oncoba
  • Routledge's False Mango


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Description

Oncoba routledgei (also called Routledge's oncoba, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It has a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Oncoba routledgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oncoba routledgei are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncoba routledgei can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. 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 Oncoba routledgei

Oncoba routledgei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

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,

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