Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
heckelii
ID:
325733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Pierre ex Dubard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille III, 3: 33 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325065



Common Names

  • Tieghemella heckelii
  • Heckelii Tieghemella
  • Heckel's Tieghemella


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Synonyms

  • Mimusops heckelii (A.Chev.) Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Baillonella heckelii (A.Chev.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Dumoria heckelii A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Tieghemella heckelii (also called Heckel's Tieghemella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 15-30 cm, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the savannah and scrublands of Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Tieghemella heckelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tieghemella heckelii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tieghemella heckelii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Tieghemella heckelii

Tieghemella heckelii can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Tieghemella heckelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tieghemella heckelii?

Tieghemella heckelii

What is the common name of Tieghemella heckelii?

Heckel's Tieghemella

What is the natural habitat of Tieghemella heckelii?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Tieghemella genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-205758: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.