Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 457 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296014
Common Names
- Tovomitopsis saldanhae
- Saldanhae Tovomitopsis
- Tovomitopsis Tovomitopsis
Description
Tovomitopsis saldanhae (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 saldanhae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds, skin infections, and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tovomitopsis saldanhae 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 saldanhae
Tovomitopsis saldanhae can be found in Central and South America.
Tovomitopsis saldanhae FAQ
What is the common name of Tovomitopsis saldanhae?
Saldanha's Tovomitopsis
What is the natural habitat of Tovomitopsis saldanhae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the growth rate of Tovomitopsis saldanhae?
Slow to moderate
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,