Status:
valid
Authors:
Granby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot.80: 22 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196689
Common Names
- Amphithalea alba
- White Amphithalea
- White False Acacia
Description
Amphithalea alba (also called 'White Amphithalea', among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to East Africa. It grows in dry, open woodlands and savannas. It has yellow, fragrant flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Amphithalea alba is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amphithalea alba are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphithalea alba is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Amphithalea alba
Amphithalea alba is native to Madagascar.
Amphithalea alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphithalea alba?
Amphithalea alba
What is the common name of Amphithalea alba?
White Amphithalea
What is the family of Amphithalea alba?
Fabaceae
Species in the Amphithalea genus
Amphithalea alba,
Amphithalea axillaris,
Amphithalea biovulata,
Amphithalea bodkinii,
Amphithalea concava,
Amphithalea cuneifolia,
Amphithalea ericifolia,
Amphithalea fourcadei,
Amphithalea imbricata,
Amphithalea intermedia,
Amphithalea micrantha,
Amphithalea oppositifolia,
Amphithalea phylicoides,
Amphithalea sericea,
Amphithalea speciosa,
Amphithalea stokoei,
Amphithalea tomentosa,
Amphithalea violacea,
Amphithalea virgata,
Amphithalea williamsonii,
Amphithalea perplexa,
Amphithalea bowiei,
Amphithalea bullata,
Amphithalea cedarbergensis,
Amphithalea ciliaris,
Amphithalea cymbifolia,
Amphithalea dahlgrenii,
Amphithalea flava,
Amphithalea minima,
Amphithalea monticola,
Amphithalea muirii,
Amphithalea muraltioides,
Amphithalea obtusiloba,
Amphithalea pageae,
Amphithalea purpurea,
Amphithalea rostrata,
Amphithalea spinosa,
Amphithalea tortilis,
Amphithalea vlokii,
Amphithalea ericaefolia,
Amphithalea villosa,
Amphithalea maroccana,
Amphithalea tapetiformis,
Amphithalea esterhuyseniae,
Amphithalea ornata,
Species in the Fabaceae family