Anthocleista nobilis

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--1082
  • Anthocleista nobilis
  • G.Don
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Anthocleista nobilis
  • Genus: Anthocleista
  • Synonym: Anthocleista procera var. parviflora (Baker) A.Chev.
  • Common/Local Name(s): African star flower or king of the forest.
  • Family: Logniaceae
  • Botanical Description: Anthocleista nobilis is a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 15 meters in height. The leaves are opposite, simple, and usually large, with a glossy dark green color. The flowers are large, tubular, and yellow, often arranged in clusters or panicles. They have a sweet fragrance and are attractive to pollinators.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering typically occurs from April to June.
  • Plant Uses: Traditional Medicine and Timber
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Abuja Campus.
  • Habit: Tree
  • Mode: Wild

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