Anthocleista scandens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
539179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 6: 16 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538511
Common Names
- Scandens Cleista
- Scandens Cleistea
- Scandens Cleistea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista scandens (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 scandens 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 scandens is a white or yellowish-white, fragrant flower, with a short tube and five petals. The seeds are round and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthocleista scandens 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 scandens
Anthocleista scandens is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Anthocleista scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista scandens?
Anthocleista scandens
Where is Anthocleista scandens native to?
West Africa
What is the growth habit of Anthocleista scandens?
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545644-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.