Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
salvago-raggei
ID:
590362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alston

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 254 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589694

Common Names

  • Salvago-raggei Cassipourea
  • Cassipourea salvago-raggei
  • Cassipourea

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Description

Cassipourea salvago-raggei (also called Salvago-Ragge's cedar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a conical crown, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in wet or swampy areas. It is also found in mangrove swamps and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cassipourea salvago-raggei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cassipourea salvago-raggei is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cassipourea salvago-raggei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Cassipourea salvago-raggei

Cassipourea salvago-raggei is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Tanzania. It is found in lowland rainforest, often on riverbanks.

Cassipourea salvago-raggei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cassipourea salvago-raggei?

Cassipourea salvago-raggei

What is the natural habitat of Cassipourea salvago-raggei?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Africa

What are the common uses of Cassipourea salvago-raggei?

The wood of Cassipourea salvago-raggei is used for timber and fuel

Species in the Cassipourea genus

Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri, Cassipourea guianensis, Cassipourea gummiflua, Cassipourea hiotou, Cassipourea huillensis, Cassipourea killipii, Cassipourea korupensis, Cassipourea lanceolata, Cassipourea lasiocalyx, Cassipourea leptoclada, Cassipourea leptoneura, Cassipourea lescotiana, Cassipourea letestui, Cassipourea madagascariensis, Cassipourea malosana, Cassipourea microcarpa, Cassipourea microphylla, Cassipourea mollis, Cassipourea mossambicensis, Cassipourea myriocarpa, Cassipourea ndando, Cassipourea nialatou, Cassipourea nodosa, Cassipourea obovata, Cassipourea obtusa,

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References