Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diderrichii
ID:
250183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 5: 535 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249515

Common Names

  • Diderrich's Nauclea
  • Diderrich Nauclea
  • Diderrichi Nauclea

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea trillesii Merr. [invalid]
  • Sarcocephalus badi Aubrév. [invalid]
  • Sarcocephalus diderrichii De Wild. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus trillesii Pierre ex De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Nauclea diderrichii (also called Diderrich's Nauclea, among many other common names) is a tree of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It grows in lowland and montane forests, from sea level up to 1,500 meters in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Nauclea diderrichii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nauclea diderrichii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nauclea diderrichii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Nauclea diderrichii

Nauclea diderrichii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Nauclea diderrichii FAQ

What is the common name of Nauclea diderrichii?

Diderrich's nauclea

What is the natural habitat of Nauclea diderrichii?

Tropical rainforest of Africa

What is the leaf shape of Nauclea diderrichii?

Ovate-lanceolate

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References