Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
congolensis
ID:
303357

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Vég. Ut. Afr. Trop. Franç. 9: 268, 271 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000302689

Common Names

  • Autranella congolensis
  • Congolensis Autranella
  • Congolensis Autranela

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Synonyms

  • Mimusops boonei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Mimusops congolensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Mimusops le-testui Lecomte [unknown]
  • Autranella boonei (De Wild.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Autranella le-testui (Lecomte) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Mimusops boonei abrupteacuminata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Mimusops boonei acuminata De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Autranella congolensis (also called Autranella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest. It is characterized by its large, glossy, ovate leaves and its yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Autranella congolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock and the wood is used for fuel. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Autranella congolensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Autranella congolensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Autranella congolensis

Autranella congolensis is native to Congo.

Autranella congolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Autranella congolensis?

Autranella congolensis

What is the family of Autranella congolensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Autranella congolensis?

Congolese pineappleweed

Species in the Autranella genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-18423: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.