Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
elaeosperma
ID:
823648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 483 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822982

Common Names

  • Afrolicania Elaeosperma
  • Elaeosperma Afrolicania
  • Elaeosperma Wild Coffee

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Description

Afrolicania elaeosperma (also called African Licania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows in humid forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Afrolicania elaeosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrolicania elaeosperma is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrolicania elaeosperma is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Afrolicania elaeosperma

Afrolicania elaeosperma is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Afrolicania elaeosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrolicania elaeosperma?

Afrolicania elaeosperma

What type of plant is Afrolicania elaeosperma?

A flowering plant

What is the common name of Afrolicania elaeosperma?

African olive-seed

Species in the Afrolicania genus

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,