Herbarium No: UPH NO.11 Botanical Name: Artocarpus communis Common Local Names: breadfruit Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: Large, deeply lobed, and glossy dark green, similar to those of Artocarpus altilis. Small, greenish flowers with male and female flowers on the same tree. Male flowers form cylindrical spikes, while female flowers form dense clusters. Large, round to […]
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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–885 Botanical Name: Milicia excelsa Common Local Names: Iroko Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: Milicia excelsa can grow up to 50 meters tall. The tree has a straight trunk, often buttressed at the base, with a diameter that can reach up to 2 meters. The leaves are simple, alternate, and have a
Herbarium No: UPH NO.225 Botanical Name: Treculia africana Common Local Names: Ockna Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: This tree can grow up to 30 meters tall. The trunk is typically straight and can have a diameter of up to 1.5 meters. The leaves are large, dark green, and have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small,
Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–1088 Botanical Name: Azadirachta indica Common Local Names: Neem and Indian Lilac. Family: Meliaceae Botanical Description: Neem is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15-20 meters (49-66 feet) in height. In severe drought, it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves. The leaves are pinnate with
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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–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–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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Herbarium No: UPH NO. V–904 Botanical Name: Persea gratissima Common Local Names: Avocado Family: Lauraceae Botanical Description: Persea gratissima is a medium to large evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It has a dense canopy of dark green, glossy leaves. The leaves are alternate, elliptic to lanceolate in shape, and
