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.300 Botanical Name: Ficus vogeliana Common Local Names: Vogel’s fig Family: Moraceae Botanical Description: Ficus vogeliana can take the form of a small tree or shrub. The leaves are typically large, glossy, and have a leathery texture. They are often elliptic to oblong in shape. Like other figs, Ficus vogeliana produces small,
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. F–640 Botanical Name: Ludwigia decurrens Common Local Names: willow primrose or wingleaf primrose-willow Family: Onagraceae Botanical Description: Ludwigia decurrens is an erect annual or perennial herb that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The stems are winged or have decurrent ridges, giving them a distinctive appearance. The leaves are lance-shaped,
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Herbarium No: UPH NO.460. Botanical Name: Ludwigia repens Common Local Names: creeping primrose-willow or water primrose. Family: Onagraceae Botanical Description: Ludwigia repens is a perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that can grow both submerged and emersed. The stems are typically green to reddish and can grow up to 30-50 cm long. The leaves are opposite,
Herbarium No: UPH NO.192 Botanical Name: Marantochloa congensis Common Local Names: Congolese Marantochloa. Family: Maranthaceae Botanical Description: Marantochloa congensis is an herbaceous perennial plant. It often has a robust and clumping growth habit with large, broad leaves. The leaves are large, oval to elliptical, and prominently veined. They have a glossy green appearance and are
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