Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
aubrevillei
ID:
388838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr. & Normand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 25 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388170



Common Names

  • Okoubaka aubrevillei
  • Aubreville's Okoubaka
  • Aubreville Okoubaka


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Synonyms

  • Octoknema okoubaka Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Okoubaka aubrevillei aubrevillei [unknown]

Description

Okoubaka aubrevillei (also called Aubreville's Okoubaka, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Okoubaka aubrevillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Okoubaka aubrevillei var. glabrescentifolia J.Léonard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Okoubaka aubrevillei has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Okoubaka aubrevillei is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Okoubaka aubrevillei

Okoubaka aubrevillei can be found in West and Central Africa.

Okoubaka aubrevillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Okoubaka aubrevillei?

Okoubaka aubrevillei

What is the common name of Okoubaka aubrevillei?

Aubreville's Okoubaka

What type of plant is Okoubaka aubrevillei?

Tree

Species in the Okoubaka genus

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2396314: Based on the initial data import
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Didier Normand (1908-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Normand' in the authors string.