Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
oliviformis
ID:
729665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Raynal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 15: 194 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728998

Common Names

  • Icacina oliviformis
  • Oliviform Icacina
  • Oliviform Icacina Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mappia senegalensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Icacina senegalensis Juss. [unknown]
  • Hirtella oliviformis Poir. [unknown]

Description

Icacina oliviformis (also called Olive Icacina, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Icacina oliviformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Icacina oliviformis var. pubescens (Boutique) J.M.Fay

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Icacina oliviformis is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Icacina oliviformis is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Icacina oliviformis

Icacina oliviformis can be found in Africa.

Icacina oliviformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Icacina oliviformis?

Icacina oliviformis

What type of plant is Icacina oliviformis?

Icacina oliviformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Icacinaceae.

Where is Icacina oliviformis native to?

Icacina oliviformis is native to the tropical moist forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References