Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cavaco & Normand) Normand & Cavaco
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 21: 456 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049006
Common Names
- Pinacopodium gabonense
- Gabonense Pinacopodium
- Gabonense Peanut Tree
Description
Pinacopodium gabonense (also called Gabon Pinacopodium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Africa and is found in moist habitats. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white or yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Pinacopodium gabonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinacopodium gabonense has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinacopodium gabonense is an evergreen shrub native to Gabon. It prefers partial shade and moist, acidic soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is more difficult.
Where to Find Pinacopodium gabonense
Pinacopodium gabonense is native to Gabon and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Species in the Pinacopodium genus
Species in the Erythroxylaceae family
Aneulophus africanus,
Aneulophus congoensis,
Erythroxylum acrobeles,
Erythroxylum acuminatum,
Erythroxylum acutum,
Erythroxylum affine,
Erythroxylum alaternifolium,
Erythroxylum amazonicum,
Erythroxylum amplifolium,
Erythroxylum amplum,
Erythroxylum ampullaceum,
Erythroxylum anceps,
Erythroxylum andrei,
Erythroxylum anguifugum,
Erythroxylum annamense,
Erythroxylum apiculatum,
Erythroxylum areolatum,
Erythroxylum argentinum,
Erythroxylum armatum,
Erythroxylum arrojadoi,
Erythroxylum australe,
Erythroxylum badium,
Erythroxylum banaoense,
Erythroxylum bangii,
Erythroxylum baracoense,
Erythroxylum barbatum,
Erythroxylum bequaertii,
Erythroxylum betulaceum,
Erythroxylum bezerrae,
Erythroxylum bicolor,
Erythroxylum boinense,
Erythroxylum boivinianum,
Erythroxylum bradeanum,
Erythroxylum brennae,
Erythroxylum brevipes,
Erythroxylum buxifolium,
Erythroxylum buxus,
Erythroxylum caatingae,
Erythroxylum cambodianum,
Erythroxylum campestre,
Erythroxylum campinense,
Erythroxylum capitatum,
Erythroxylum carthagenense,
Erythroxylum cassinoides,
Erythroxylum cataractarum,
Erythroxylum catharinense,
Erythroxylum cincinnatum,
Erythroxylum citrifolium,
Erythroxylum clarense,
Erythroxylum coca,