Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
250240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 24: n.º 5 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249572

Common Names

  • Nauclea latifolia
  • Broad-leaved Ironwood
  • Broad-leaved Tree

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea esculenta Merr. [valid]
  • Nauclea sambucina T.Winterb. [invalid]
  • Sarcocephalus esculentus Afzel. ex Sabine [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus esculentus amarissima A.Chev. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus esculentus velutina A.Chev. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E.A.Bruce [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus russeggeri Kotschy ex Schweinf. [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus sambucinus K.Schum. [valid]
  • Cephalina esculenta Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]

Description

Nauclea latifolia (also called African Peach, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown in color. It typically grows in moist, evergreen forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Nauclea latifolia is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nauclea latifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nauclea latifolia is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Nauclea latifolia

Nauclea latifolia is native to tropical Asia, and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Nauclea latifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Nauclea latifolia?

Broad-leaved nauclea

What is the natural habitat of Nauclea latifolia?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Nauclea latifolia?

It is a slow-growing tree.

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