Icacina is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Icacinaceae. [1] Its native range is Cape Verde, Western Tropical Africa to South Sudan and Angola. [1] Species: [1] Icacina claessensii De Wild. Icacina guessfeldtii Asch. ex Engl. Icacina mannii Oliv. (mutuo) Icacina oliviformis (Poir.) J.Raynal (false yam)

The Icacinaceae, also called the white pear family, [3][4] are a family of flowering plants, [5] consisting of trees, shrubs, and lianas, primarily of the tropics. The family was traditionally circumscribed quite broadly, with around 55 genera totalling over 400 species.

Dec 27, 2024 · Icacina mannii is a fascinating plant species native to the tropical forests of West Africa. Known for its adaptability and ecological importance, it has made a significant impact in its natural habitat. Let’s dive into the world of Icacina mannii and explore its diverse aspects.

Icacina trichantha Oliv. (Icacinaceae), a drought-resistant shrub indigenous to West and Central Africa, is a medicinal plant used by the natives such as the indigenous tribes in Nigeria.

7 ICACINA Icacina (Icacina oliviformis)1 is a small, drought-resistant shrub forming dense stands in the West African and Central African savannas. It is remarkable for yielding three fundamentally different types of food: a snack, a staple, and a famine food.

Oct 13, 2024 · General Information Icacina mannii is a scandent or straggling shrub, or liane; it can produce stems 1.5 - 6 metres tall, growing from a large, underground tuber [

Oct 13, 2024 · General Information Icacina trichantha is a small shrub producing climbing stems up to 2 metres long from a very large tuber [

Discover the flowering plant tree of life and the genomic data used to build it. Govaerts, R., Nic Lughadha, E., Black, N., Turner, R. & Paton, A. (2021). The World Checklist of Vascular …

Icacina A. Juss. icacinaGeneral Subordinate Taxa Related Links

General Subordinate Taxa The PLANTS Database includes the following 6 genera of Icacinaceae Miers Click below on a thumbnail map or name for genus profiles.