Anthocleista inermis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
539147
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 8: 63 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538479
Common Names
- Inermis Tree
- Inermis African Tree
- Inermis African Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista inermis (also called unarmed tree, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthocleista inermis is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture, and its bark is used to make rope and baskets. The leaves are used as a fodder for livestock and the fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthocleista inermis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthocleista inermis is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of up to 3 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a hedge or in borders.
Where to Find Anthocleista inermis
Anthocleista inermis can be found in tropical rainforests in West Africa.
Anthocleista inermis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista inermis?
Anthocleista inermis
What is the common name of Anthocleista inermis?
Spiny Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Anthocleista inermis?
Grassland and open woodland
Species in the Anthocleista genus
Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545613-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.