Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cecropioides
ID:
375401

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Tedlie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ashantee : 372 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374733

Common Names

  • Cecropioides Musanga
  • Musanga Cecropioides
  • Cecropioides Musanga

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Synonyms

  • Musanga smithii R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Musanga cecropioides (also called African Corkwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Musanga cecropioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musanga cecropioides is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musanga cecropioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Musanga cecropioides

Musanga cecropioides can be found in tropical Africa.

Musanga cecropioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musanga cecropioides?

Musanga cecropioides

What is the common name of Musanga cecropioides?

Cecropia-like Musanga

Where is Musanga cecropioides found?

Musanga cecropioides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Musanga genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Henry Tedlie (1792-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tedlie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584392-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.