Herbarium No: UPH NO. 230. Botanical Name: Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum Common Local Names: secondate palm” or “hook-leaved palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum is a climbing palm characterized by its long, slender stems and hook-like leaves. The stems can grow up to several meters in length, allowing the palm to climb on other vegetation. The […]
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–929. Botanical Name: Caryota urens Common Local Names: Fishtail palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Caryota urens is a solitary, fast-growing palm that can reach heights of up to 12-20 meters (39-65 feet) and a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm (12 inches). The trunk is straight and unbranched with a
Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–960 Botanical Name: Etaeis guineensis Common Local Names: African Oil Palm or Oil Palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Elaeis guineensis is a tall palm that can grow up to 20-30 meters (66-98 feet) in height. The trunk is straight and cylindrical, covered with old leaf bases. The leaves are pinnate, reaching
Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–880 Botanical Name: Laccosperma opacum Common Local Names: cane wine” or “rattan palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Laccosperma opacum, also known as “cane wine” or “rattan palm,” is a climbing palm native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. It has long, slender, and flexible stems used to make
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.346 Botanical Name: Podococcus barteri. Common Local Names: Bamboo Palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Podococcus barteri is a small, slender palm. It usually does not grow very tall, making it suitable for the understorey of forests. The leaves are pinnate, meaning they have a central axis with leaflets arranged on either side.
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–912 Botanical Name: Raphia hookeri Common Local Names: Ivory Coast Raffia Palm. Family: Palmae Botanical Description: Raphia hookeri is a large, clumping palm with multiple stems emerging from a central point, giving it a distinctive appearance. The leaves are large, pinnate, and fan-shaped, with numerous leaflets arranged along the length of
Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–909 Botanical Name: Nymphaea maculata Common Local Names: water lily Family: Nymphaeaceae Botanical Description: The leaves of Nymphaea maculata are distinctive, often displaying spots or blotches (hence the name “maculata,” which means spotted). The flowers are typically large and showy, with numerous petals. They can vary in color but are often
Herbarium No: UPH NO.96 Botanical Name: Ouratea myrioneura Common Local Names: N.A. Family: Ochnaceae Botanical Description: The leaves of Ouratea myrioneura are typically simple, alternate, and have a glossy appearance. This species produces small, yellow flowers that are characteristic of the Ouratea genus. Ouratea myrioneura is generally a small tree or large shrub.
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–955. Botanical Name: Antiaris toxicaria Common Local Names: “Upas tree” and “Poison arrow tree. Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: The leaves of Antiaris toxicaria are simple, alternate, and have an oval shape with a pointed tip. They are dark green on the upper surface and lighter underneath. The plant produces small, inconspicuous
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–932 Botanical Name: Artocarpus altilis Common Local Names: breadfruit Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: The leaves of Artocarpus altilis are large, deeply cut into lobes, and have a glossy, dark green appearance. The tree produces small, greenish flowers that are not particularly showy. Male and female flowers are found on the same
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