Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
573379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 64 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572711

Common Names

  • Brucea mollis
  • Soft Brucea
  • Mollis Brucea

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Synonyms

  • Lussa mollis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Brucea acuminata H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Brucea luzoniensis S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Brucea macrobotrys Merr. [unknown]
  • Brucea membranacea Merr. [unknown]
  • Brucea stendphylla Merr. [unknown]

Description

Brucea mollis (also called Soft Brucea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a small shrub growing to a height of up to 2 metres (6 ft). It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brucea mollis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products. The leaves and bark of the plant are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brucea mollis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brucea mollis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and to avoid over-watering. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Brucea mollis

Brucea mollis is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forest areas.

Brucea mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brucea mollis?

Brucea mollis

What is the family of Brucea mollis?

Simaroubaceae

What is the natural habitat of Brucea mollis?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2683976: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.