Anthocleista vogelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vogelii
ID:
539188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 8: t. 793 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538520
Common Names
- Vogelii Cleista
- Vogelii Cleistea
- Vogelii Cleistea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista vogelii (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 vogelii 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 vogelii 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 vogelii is a species of flowering plant that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Anthocleista vogelii
Anthocleista vogelii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Zambia.
Anthocleista vogelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista vogelii?
Anthocleista vogelii
What is the common name of Anthocleista vogelii?
Vogel's Anthocleista
What is the natural habitat of Anthocleista vogelii?
It is found in lowland and montane forests
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
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:545651-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.