Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
375398

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Beauv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 1: 16 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374730

Common Names

  • Arboreus Myrianthus
  • Myrianthus Arboreus
  • African Breadfruit

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Description

Myrianthus arboreus (also called African Breadfruit, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Myrianthus arboreus 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 Myrianthus arboreus is a small, yellow 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

Myrianthus arboreus can be propagated by 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 Myrianthus arboreus

Myrianthus arboreus can be found in tropical Africa.

Myrianthus arboreus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrianthus arboreus?

Myrianthus arboreus

What is the common name of Myrianthus arboreus?

Tree myrianthus

Where is Myrianthus arboreus found?

It is found in Africa

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854739-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.