Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
liebrechtsiana
ID:
539158

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 96 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538490

Common Names

  • Liebrechtsiana Tree
  • Liebrechtsiana African Tree
  • Liebrechtsiana African Wood

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Description

Anthocleista liebrechtsiana (also called Liebrecht's 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 liebrechtsiana 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 liebrechtsiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthocleista liebrechtsiana 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 liebrechtsiana

Anthocleista liebrechtsiana is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Anthocleista liebrechtsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthocleista liebrechtsiana?

Anthocleista liebrechtsiana

Where is Anthocleista liebrechtsiana native to?

West Africa

What is the growth habit of Anthocleista liebrechtsiana?

Tall shrub or small tree

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545623-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.