Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
littorale
ID:
1512103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lissambou, Dauby & Couvreur

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 114: 70 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001427


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Description

Greenwayodendron littorale (also called Littoral Greenwayodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family. It is native to the coastal regions of East Africa. It typically grows in wet areas, such as swamps, bogs, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Greenwayodendron littorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Greenwayodendron littorale are white in colour and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greenwayodendron littorale is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Greenwayodendron littorale

Greenwayodendron littorale can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Greenwayodendron littorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greenwayodendron littorale?

Greenwayodendron littorale

What type of plant is Greenwayodendron littorale?

It is a shrub

Where is Greenwayodendron littorale found?

It is found in East Africa

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192857-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.