Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
northropianum
ID:
557556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 223 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000556888

Common Names

  • Auerodendron northropianum
  • Northrop's Auerodendron
  • Northrop's False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Reynosia northropiana Urb. [unknown]

Description

Auerodendron northropianum (also called Northrop's Auerodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to tropical West Africa and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Auerodendron northropianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Auerodendron northropianum has yellow flowers with white petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Auerodendron northropianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Auerodendron northropianum

Auerodendron northropianum can be found in the Caribbean region.

Auerodendron northropianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Auerodendron northropianum?

Auerodendron northropianum

What is the common name of Auerodendron northropianum?

Northrop's Auerodendron

What is the natural habitat of Auerodendron northropianum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References