Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
suberosa
ID:
1066805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Thwaites

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 398 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066143

Common Names

  • Polyalthia suberosa
  • Corky Polyalthia
  • Corky False Ashoka

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Description

Polyalthia suberosa (also called Corky Polyalthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Mozambique. It is found in lowland rainforest, often in disturbed areas, at elevations up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia suberosa is used as a source of timber for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polyalthia suberosa are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia suberosa is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular watering. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Polyalthia suberosa

Polyalthia suberosa is found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74734-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.