Anthocleista laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
539157
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 99 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538489
Common Names
- Laxiflora Tree
- Laxiflora African Tree
- Laxiflora African Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a large shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, and in secondary forest.
Uses & Benefits
Anthocleista laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It has been used to make furniture, canoes, and drums. It has also been used to make a type of rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthocleista laxiflora is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Anthocleista laxiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Anthocleista laxiflora
Anthocleista laxiflora is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Anthocleista laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista laxiflora?
Anthocleista laxiflora
What is the common name of Anthocleista laxiflora?
Loose-flowered Anthocleista
What is the natural habitat of Anthocleista laxiflora?
It is found in lowland and montane forests
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545622-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.