Anthocleista microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
539167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 67 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538499
Common Names
- Microphylla Tree
- Microphylla African Tree
- Microphylla African Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista microphylla (also called Small-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 microphylla 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 flowers of Anthocleista microphylla are white or yellowish-white, and the seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the leaves are oval-shaped and arranged in an alternate pattern.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthocleista microphylla 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 microphylla
Anthocleista microphylla is native to tropical Africa.
Anthocleista microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista microphylla?
Anthocleista microphylla
Where is Anthocleista microphylla native to?
West Africa
What is the growth habit of Anthocleista microphylla?
Tall shrub or small tree
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
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545632-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.