Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucana
ID:
1085531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) C.C.Berg

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 354 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084869

Common Names

  • Trophis caucana
  • Caucan Trophis
  • Caucan-leaved Trophis

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Description

Trophis caucana (also called African olive, among many other common names) is a large tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in lowland areas and prefers full sun. It has a broad, spreading crown and its bark is grey-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Trophis caucana is used for making furniture, construction, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trophis caucana has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The fruits are round, yellow-green, and contain a single seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trophis caucana is a fast-growing tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Trophis caucana prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Where to Find Trophis caucana

Trophis caucana is native to Colombia.

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-21301233: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.