Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. & Triana
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 14: 262 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296031
Common Names
- Panicled Tovomitopsis
- Panicled Tovomita
- Paniculate Tovomitopsis
Description
Tovomitopsis paniculata (also called African Tree of Life, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tovomitopsis paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tovomitopsis paniculata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Where to Find Tovomitopsis paniculata
Tovomitopsis paniculata can be found in Central and South America.
Tovomitopsis paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tovomitopsis paniculata?
Tovomitopsis paniculata
What is the common name of Tovomitopsis paniculata?
Panicled Tovomita
Where is Tovomitopsis paniculata found?
Central and South America
Species in the Tovomitopsis 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,