Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
250278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Pit.) Merr. & Chun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 188 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249610

Common Names

  • Officinalis Nauclea
  • Officinalis Indian Mulberry Tree
  • Officinalis Cheese Fruit Tree

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea brunnea Craib [valid]
  • Sarcocephalus officinalis Pierre ex Pit. [valid]
  • Nauclea officinalis (Pierre ex Pit.) N.N.Tran [unknown]

Description

Nauclea officinalis (also called African Peach, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nauclea officinalis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nauclea officinalis has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nauclea officinalis 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 rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Nauclea officinalis

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

Nauclea officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nauclea officinalis?

Nauclea officinalis

What is the common name of Nauclea officinalis?

African Cedar

What is the natural habitat of Nauclea officinalis?

Tropical rainforests in West 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133248: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.