Greenwayodendron oliveri

Greenwayodendron oliveri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Greenwayodendron
Species:
G. oliveri
Binomial name
Greenwayodendron oliveri
Synonyms[2]
  • Artabotrys oliveri (Engl.) Roberty
  • Polyalthia acuminata Oliv.
  • Polyalthia oliveri Engl.

Greenwayodendron oliveri is a species of flowering plant in the genus Greenwayodendron, and a member of the Annonaceae family, described by Bernard Verdcourt. It is a tree native to west tropical Africa.[2] According to Catalogue of Life Greenwayodendron oliveri does not have any known subspecies.[3][4]

Distribution

Greenwayodendron oliveri is native to west tropical Africa, from Guinea to Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria.[2] It is native to rainforests.[5]

Medicine

This plant has fibres and is used for bark medicine.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Greenwayodendron oliveri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T136114171A136114173. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T136114171A136114173.en. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Greenwayodendron oliveri (Engl.) Verdc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Greenwayodendron oliveri". Fauna & Flora of Liberia. 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  4. ↑ "2010 Annual Checklists". Catalogues of life.
  5. 1 2 "Greenwayodendron Oliveri". Global plants.