Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Scott
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 650 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455603
Common Names
- Turraea cadetii
- Cadet's Turraea
- African Turraea
Description
Turraea cadetii (also called Cadet's Turraea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem that can reach heights of up to 10 m. The leaves are alternate and have a rough texture. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Turraea cadetii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turraea cadetii is a white-yellow color with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turraea cadetii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Turraea cadetii
Turraea cadetii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Turraea cadetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turraea cadetii?
Turraea cadetii
What is the common name of Turraea cadetii?
African Mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Turraea cadetii?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
Species in the Turraea genus
Turraea boivinii,
Turraea cadetii,
Turraea cabrae,
Turraea holstii,
Turraea floribunda,
Turraea glomeruliflora,
Turraea ghanensis,
Turraea heterophylla,
Turraea robusta,
Turraea rigida,
Turraea richardii,
Turraea rutilans,
Turraea pubescens,
Turraea retusa,
Turraea laurentii,
Turraea laciniosa,
Turraea pellegriniana,
Turraea ovata,
Turraea nilotica,
Turraea monticola,
Turraea oppositifolia,
Turraea africana,
Turraea abyssinica,
Turraea adjanohounii,
Turraea trichopoda,
Turraea socotrana,
Turraea zambesica,
Turraea vogelioides,
Turraea vogelii,
Turraea casimiriana,
Turraea obtusifolia,
Turraea pulchella,
Turraea longipes,
Turraea pervillei,
Turraea thouvenotii,
Turraea rhombifolia,
Turraea venulosa,
Turraea fockei,
Turraea kindtii,
Turraea geayi,
Turraea humbertii,
Turraea rostrata,
Turraea longifolia,
Turraea sericea,
Turraea hildebrandtii,
Turraea lanceolata,
Turraea parvifolia,
Turraea barbata,
Turraea kimbozensis,
Turraea stolzii,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,