Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
375711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sabine

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 5: 457 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375043

Common Names

  • Mammea africana
  • African Mammee
  • Mammee Apple

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Synonyms

  • Mammea gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Mammea ebboro Pierre [unknown]
  • Mammea giorgiana De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ochrocarpos africana (Sabine) Oliv. [unknown]
  • Garcinia golaensis Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Ochrocarpos africanus (Sabine) Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Mammea africana (also called African Mammee, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a spreading crown and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in scrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mammea africana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mammea africana is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammea africana is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Mammea africana

Mammea africana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Mammea africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammea africana?

Mammea africana

What is the common name of Mammea africana?

African Mammea

Where is Mammea africana found?

It is found in tropical regions of Africa

Species in the Mammea genus

Mammea americana, Mammea africana, Mammea anastomosans, Mammea angustifolia, Mammea aruana, Mammea acuminata, Mammea woodii, Mammea reticulata, Mammea sanguinea, Mammea siamensis, Mammea suriga, Mammea timorensis, Mammea veimauriensis, Mammea papyracea, Mammea ramiflora, Mammea malayana, Mammea grandifolia, Mammea harmandii, Mammea lancilimba, Mammea micrantha, Mammea nervosa, Mammea neurophylla, Mammea papuana, Mammea glaucifolia, Mammea glauca, Mammea congregata, Mammea cordata, Mammea eugenioides, Mammea calophylloides, Mammea bongo, Mammea brevipes, Mammea brevipetiolata, Mammea calciphila, Mammea pseudoprotorhus, Mammea zeereae, Mammea megaphylla, Mammea touriga, Mammea cauliflora, Mammea sessiliflora, Mammea immansueta, Mammea punctata, Mammea sinclairii, Mammea novoguineensis, Mammea odorata, Mammea usambarensis, Mammea yunnanensis,

Species in the Calophyllaceae family

Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,

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