Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pauciglandulosus
ID:
519212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Launert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 19: 350 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518544

Common Names

  • Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus
  • Few-gland Acridocarpus
  • Few-gland Acridocarpus

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Description

Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus (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 pauciglandulosus 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

The flower of Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus

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

Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus?

Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus

What are the common names of Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus?

Pauciglandulosus Acridocarpus, Pauciglandulosus Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus?

Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus is found in dry woodlands and scrub in India and Sri Lanka

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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