Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
539159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Boiteau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 250 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538491

Common Names

  • Longifolia Tree
  • Longifolia African Tree
  • Longifolia African Wood

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Synonyms

  • Plumeria longifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Conopharyngia longifolia (Lam.) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Anthocleista longifolia (also called Long-leaved 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 Sierra Leone east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, and in secondary forest.

Uses & Benefits

Anthocleista longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia

Anthocleista longifolia is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anthocleista longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthocleista longifolia?

Anthocleista longifolia

Where is Anthocleista longifolia native to?

West Africa

What is the growth habit of Anthocleista longifolia?

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Pierre Boiteau (1911-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiteau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545624-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.