Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
1085517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 19: 427 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084855

Common Names

  • Trophis cuspidata
  • Cuspidate Trophis
  • Cuspidate-leaved Trophis

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Description

Trophis cuspidata (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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trophis cuspidata 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

Trophis cuspidata 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. Trophis cuspidata prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Trophis cuspidata

Trophis cuspidata 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