Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
1085503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Huber

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 5: 334 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084841

Common Names

  • Perebea mollis
  • Soft Perebea
  • Soft False Tamarind

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Description

Perebea mollis (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

Perebea mollis is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Perebea mollis sub. rubra (Trécul) C.C.Berg
Perebea mollis sub. lecithogalacta (R.E.Schult.) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perebea mollis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Perebea mollis 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 mollis prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Perebea mollis

Perebea mollis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-21301066: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.