Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Berg
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 18: 463 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084840
Common Names
- Perebea humilis
- Humble Perebea
- Humble False Tamarind
Description
Perebea humilis (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 narrow, upright crown and its bark is grey-brown in color.
Uses & Benefits
Perebea humilis is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perebea humilis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perebea humilis 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. Perebea humilis prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Where to Find Perebea humilis
Perebea humilis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Species in the Perebea genus
Perebea angustifolia,
Perebea guianensis,
Perebea hispidula,
Perebea xanthochyma,
Perebea tessmannii,
Perebea longepedunculata,
Perebea humilis,
Perebea mollis,
Perebea mennegae,
Perebea rubra,
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,