Naucleopsis concinna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
1085526
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) C.C.Berg
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 18: 465 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084864
Common Names
- Naucleopsis concinna
- Concinnous Naucleopsis
- Concinnous-leaved Naucleopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Naucleopsis concinna (also called African olive, among many other common names) is a large tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland areas and prefers full sun. It has a broad, spreading crown and its bark is grey-brown in color.
Uses & Benefits
Naucleopsis concinna is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Naucleopsis concinna has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The fruits are round, yellow-green, and contain a single seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Naucleopsis concinna is a fast-growing tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Naucleopsis concinna prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Where to Find Naucleopsis concinna
Naucleopsis concinna is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Naucleopsis genus
Naucleopsis oblongifolia, Naucleopsis naga, Naucleopsis imitans, Naucleopsis ulei, Naucleopsis chiguila, Naucleopsis capirensis, Naucleopsis francisci, Naucleopsis guianensis, Naucleopsis macrophylla, Naucleopsis glabra, Naucleopsis ternstroemiiflora, Naucleopsis concinna, Naucleopsis krukovii, Naucleopsis pseudonaga, Naucleopsis caloneura, Naucleopsis humilis, Naucleopsis herrerensis, Naucleopsis straminea, Naucleopsis velutina, Naucleopsis riparia, Naucleopsis insculptula, Naucleopsis jamariensis, Naucleopsis glabra, Naucleopsis inaequalis, Naucleopsis stipularis,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-21301216: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.