Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Pichon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 316 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299252
Common Names
- Senegalensis Saba
- Saba senegalensis
- Senegalensis' Saba
Synonyms
- Landolphia senegalensis Kotschy & Peyr. [unknown]
- Landolphia senegalensis glabriflora Hua [unknown]
- Saba senegalensis glabriflora (Hua) Pichon [unknown]
- Vahea senegalensis A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Saba senegalensis (also called 'Senegal Palm', among many other common names) is an evergreen palm tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saba senegalensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saba senegalensis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saba senegalensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Saba senegalensis
Saba senegalensis is native to West Africa.
Saba senegalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saba senegalensis?
Saba senegalensis
What is the common name of Saba senegalensis?
Senegal Saba
Where is Saba senegalensis found?
Saba senegalensis is found in Senegal.
Species in the Saba genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,