Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
896066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 103 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895401



Common Names

  • Oncoba spinosa
  • Spiny Oncoba
  • African Boxwood


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Description

Oncoba spinosa (also called Oncoba, among many other common names) is a shrub species that is native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry forests, savannas, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oncoba spinosa is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncoba spinosa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncoba spinosa is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oncoba spinosa

Oncoba spinosa is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

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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