Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Warb.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 30 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338282
Common Names
- Clossiana Scolopia
- Scolopia clossiana
- Clossiana Birch
Description
Scolopia clossiana (also called Closs' scolopia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with white flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scolopia clossiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scolopia clossiana has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scolopia clossiana is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Scolopia clossiana
Scolopia clossiana is found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Scolopia clossiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scolopia clossiana?
Scolopia clossiana
What are the common names of Scolopia clossiana?
African walnut, African wild almond
What is the natural habitat of Scolopia clossiana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Scolopia genus
Scolopia luzonensis,
Scolopia macrophylla,
Scolopia nitida,
Scolopia zeyheri,
Scolopia germainii,
Scolopia heterophylla,
Scolopia kermodei,
Scolopia novoguineensis,
Scolopia spinosa,
Scolopia steenisiana,
Scolopia rhamniphylla,
Scolopia closii,
Scolopia crassipes,
Scolopia crenata,
Scolopia acuminata,
Scolopia braunii,
Scolopia brownii,
Scolopia inappendiculata,
Scolopia coriacea,
Scolopia taimbarina,
Scolopia hazomby,
Scolopia erythrocarpa,
Scolopia thouvenoti,
Scolopia manongarivae,
Scolopia flanaganii,
Scolopia mundii,
Scolopia oreophila,
Scolopia stolzii,
Scolopia pusilla,
Scolopia orientalis,
Scolopia meridionalis,
Scolopia septentrionalis,
Scolopia calcicola,
Scolopia spinescens,
Scolopia montana,
Scolopia madagascariensis,
Scolopia theifolia,
Scolopia zeyheri,
Scolopia chinensis,
Scolopia buxifolia,
Scolopia saeva,
Scolopia lucida,
Scolopia maoulidae,
Scolopia oldhamii,
Scolopia delphinensis,
Scolopia mundtii,
Scolopia parkinsonii,
Scolopia clossiana,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,