Aldina elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.10(1): 146 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052949
Common Names
- Aldina elliptica
- Elliptic Aldina
- Elliptic Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aldina elliptica (also called Elliptic Aldina, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow-orange in color.
Uses & Benefits
Aldina elliptica is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aldina elliptica is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Aldina elliptica is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions and is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Aldina elliptica
Aldina elliptica can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Aldina genus
Aldina occidentalis, Aldina polyphylla, Aldina discolor, Aldina heterophylla, Aldina insignis, Aldina latifolia, Aldina macrophylla, Aldina barnebyana, Aldina diplogyne, Aldina microphylla, Aldina aurea, Aldina elliptica, Aldina kunhardtiana, Aldina petiolulata, Aldina reticulata, Aldina berryi, Aldina paulberryi,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-15838: Originally associated with wfo-0000169538
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-15838: Originally associated with wfo-0000169538
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8256-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Aldina elliptica Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.