Status:
valid
Authors:
Sabine
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 5: 457 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395230
Common Names
- Pentadesma butyracea
- Butter Pentadesma
- Butter Yam
Synonyms
- Pentadesma nigritana Baker f. [unknown]
- Pentadesma leucantha A.Chev. [unknown]
- Pentadesma leptonema Pierre [unknown]
- Pentadesma lecomteana Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
- Pentadesma kerstingii Engl. ex Volkens [unknown]
- Pentadesma parviflora Exell [unknown]
- Pentadesma ogoouensis Baud [unknown]
- Pentadesma leptonema klainei Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Pentadesma butyracea (also called Butter Tree, among many other common names) is a perennial tree species of the Guttiferae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It has large, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pentadesma butyracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentadesma butyracea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentadesma butyracea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Pentadesma butyracea
Pentadesma butyracea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pentadesma butyracea FAQ
What are the medicinal uses of Pentadesma butyracea?
Pentadesma butyracea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
What is the distribution of Pentadesma butyracea?
Pentadesma butyracea is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
What is the habitat of Pentadesma butyracea?
Pentadesma butyracea is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.
Species in the Pentadesma genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,