Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
excelsus
ID:
519183

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 13: 271. 1840 [Apr 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518515

Common Names

  • Acridocarpus excelsus
  • Excelsus Acridocarpus
  • Tall Acridocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Anomalopterys excelsa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Banisteria arborea Bojer ex Juss. [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus bojeri Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus parvifolius Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus perrieri Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus sakenensis Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus grandidieri Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus isalensis Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus lamii Arènes [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus petalislaceris O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acridocarpus excelsus vohipolakensis Arènes [unknown]

Description

Acridocarpus excelsus (also called African Turpentine Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests, woodlands and savannas. The bark is grey-brown and the leaves are alternate, lanceolate and up to 25 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Acridocarpus excelsus is used for its wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acridocarpus excelsus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acridocarpus excelsus can be propagated by seed, which should be sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade and requires moist soil.

Where to Find Acridocarpus excelsus

Acridocarpus excelsus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Acridocarpus excelsus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acridocarpus excelsus?

Acridocarpus excelsus

What is the common name of Acridocarpus excelsus?

Excelsus Beak-rush

Where is Acridocarpus excelsus found?

It is found in New Caledonia

Species in the Acridocarpus genus

Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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