Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cuneifolius
ID:
375399

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 1: 40 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374731

Common Names

  • Cuneifolius Myrianthus
  • Myrianthus Cuneifolius
  • African Breadfruit

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Synonyms

  • Myrianthus serratus cuneifolius Engl. [unknown]

Description

Myrianthus cuneifolius (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 cuneifolius 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 cuneifolius 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 cuneifolius 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 Myrianthus cuneifolius

Myrianthus cuneifolius can be found in tropical Africa.

Myrianthus cuneifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrianthus cuneifolius?

Myrianthus cuneifolius

What is the common name of Myrianthus cuneifolius?

Cuneate-leaved Myrianthus

Where is Myrianthus cuneifolius found?

Myrianthus cuneifolius is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854740-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.