Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunhardtiana
ID:
1053612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowan

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.8: 106 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052950

Common Names

  • Aldina kunhardtiana
  • Kunhardt's Aldina
  • Kunhardt's Tree

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Description

Aldina kunhardtiana (also called Kunhardt's Aldina, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow-orange in color.

Uses & Benefits

Aldina kunhardtiana 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 kunhardtiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldina kunhardtiana 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 kunhardtiana

Aldina kunhardtiana can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-15840: Originally associated with wfo-0000169540
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-15840: Originally associated with wfo-0000169540
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8258-2: Based on the initial data import