Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
aethiopicum
ID:
377413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 223 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376745

Common Names

  • Mystroxylon aethiopicum
  • Ethiopian Mystroxylon
  • Ethiopian Mystroxylon Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mystroxylon pubescens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon macrocarpum Sond. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon ussanguense Loes. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon englerianum Loes. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon nyasicum Dunkley [invalid]
  • Mystroxylon goetzei Loes. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon holstii Loes. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon kubu Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Cassine aethiopica Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cassine confertiflora Loes. [unknown]
  • Cassine engleriana Loes. [unknown]
  • Cassine holstii Loes. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Cassine macrocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cassine oligantha Kuntze [valid]
  • Cassine pubescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cassine schlechteri Davison [unknown]
  • Cassine sphaerophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cassine velutina Loes. ex Davison [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron aethiopicum Oliv. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron athranthum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron confertiflorum (Tul.) Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron oliganthum Baker [valid]
  • Elaeodendron pubescens Herb. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron sessiliflorum Ettingsh. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron sphaerophyllum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron velutinum Harv. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron aethiopicum pubescens Oliv. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon schlecteri Loes. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon aethiopicum schlechteri (Loes.) R.H.Archer [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon athranthum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon spilocarpum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon sessiliflorum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon confertiflorum Tul. [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon sphaerophyllum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron sphaerophyllum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) PRESL [unknown]
  • Mystroxylon aethiopicum occidentale H.Perrier [valid]
  • Elaeodendron pubescens (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Ettingsh. [valid]
  • Cassine aethiopica pubescens (Oliv.) Cufod. [valid]
  • Mystroxylon aethiopicum pubescens (Oliv.) Brenan [valid]

Description

Mystroxylon aethiopicum (also called Ethiopian Bdellium, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Ethiopia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mystroxylon aethiopicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mystroxylon aethiopicum sub. aethiopicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mystroxylon aethiopicum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mystroxylon aethiopicum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mystroxylon aethiopicum

Mystroxylon aethiopicum is native to tropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is typically found in moist, lowland habitats, such as rainforests and wetlands.

Mystroxylon aethiopicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mystroxylon aethiopicum?

Mystroxylon aethiopicum

What is the common name of Mystroxylon aethiopicum?

African ebony

What is the natural habitat of Mystroxylon aethiopicum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Mystroxylon genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:834947-1: Based on the initial data import