Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gilletii
ID:
250204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249536

Common Names

  • Gillet's Nauclea
  • Gillet Nauclea
  • Gilleti Nauclea

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea lancifolia (A.Chev.) Aubrév. [valid]
  • Nauclea xanthoxylon (A.Chev.) Aubrév. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus gilletii De Wild. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus trillesii lancifolia A.Chev. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus xanthoxylon A.Chev. [valid]

Description

Nauclea gilletii (also called Gillet'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 gilletii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather. The wood is used for making furniture, and the bark is used for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nauclea gilletii has small, white 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 gilletii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Nauclea gilletii

Nauclea gilletii is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Nauclea gilletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nauclea gilletii?

Nauclea gilletii

What is the common name of Nauclea gilletii?

Gillet's Nauclea

What is the native range of Nauclea gilletii?

West and Central Africa

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