Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 95 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618010
Common Names
- Connarus africanus
- African Conocarpus
- African Connaraceae
Synonyms
- Omphalobium africanum DC. [unknown]
- Tricholobus africanus Heckel [unknown]
- Connarus djalonensis A.Chev. [unknown]
- Connarus nigrensis Gilg [unknown]
- Connarus smeathmanni Planch. [unknown]
- Connarus venosus Smeathman ex DC. [unknown]
- Omphalobium smeathmanni DC. [unknown]
Description
Connarus africanus (also called African connarus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Connaraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Africa and grows in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Connarus africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Connarus africanus has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Connarus africanus is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Divide the clumps in spring and replant immediately.
Where to Find Connarus africanus
Connarus africanus is native to Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Connarus africanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Connarus africanus?
Connarus africanus
What is the common name of Connarus africanus?
African Connar
What is the natural habitat of Connarus africanus?
Moist deciduous forests
Species in the Connarus genus
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,
Connarus culionensis,
Connarus cuneifolius,
Connarus detersoides,
Connarus detersus,
Connarus ecuadorensis,
Connarus elsae,
Connarus erianthus,
Connarus euphlebius,
Connarus fasciculatus,
Connarus favosus,
Connarus ferrugineus,
Connarus gabonensis,
Connarus grandifolius,
Connarus grandis,
Connarus griffonianus,
Connarus guggenheimii,
Connarus impressinervis,
Connarus incomptus,
Connarus jaramilloi,
Connarus kingii,
Connarus lambertii,
Connarus lamii,
Connarus latifolius,
Connarus lentiginosus,
Connarus longipetalus,
Connarus longistipitatus,
Connarus lucens,
Connarus marginatus,
Connarus marlenei,
Connarus martii,
Connarus megacarpus,
Connarus monocarpos,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,