Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bancoensis
ID:
934279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 84: 393 (1937 publ. 1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933617

Common Names

  • Cussonia bancoensis
  • Banco Cabbage Tree
  • Banco Cabbage Tree

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Description

Cussonia bancoensis (also called Banco cedar, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Ivory Coast and is found in lowland rainforest. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with large, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cussonia bancoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cussonia bancoensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cussonia bancoensis is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cussonia bancoensis

Cussonia bancoensis can be found in the forests of Central and East Africa.

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52422: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.