Anthocleista procera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
539175
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepr. ex Bureau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Fam. Logan. : 77 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538507
Common Names
- Procera Cleista
- Procera Cleistea
- Procera Cleistea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista procera (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests and along rivers. It has large, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthocleista procera 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 procera are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthocleista procera 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 procera
Anthocleista procera is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Anthocleista procera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista procera?
Anthocleista procera
Where is Anthocleista procera native to?
West Africa
What is the growth habit of Anthocleista procera?
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
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
François Mathias René Leprieur (1799-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545640-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.