Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
klaineana
ID:
557546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 1241 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556878

Common Names

  • Aucoumea klaineana
  • Klaine's Aucoumea
  • Aucoumea

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Description

Aucoumea klaineana (also called Klaine's Aucoumea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to tropical West Africa and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aucoumea klaineana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aucoumea klaineana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aucoumea klaineana is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical West Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aucoumea klaineana

Aucoumea klaineana can be found in tropical West Africa.

Aucoumea klaineana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aucoumea klaineana?

Aucoumea klaineana

What is the common name of Aucoumea klaineana?

Gonostylus klaineana

What is the natural habitat of Aucoumea klaineana?

Tropical rainforests of West Africa

Species in the Aucoumea genus

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References