Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
212798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Exell & Hillc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 29: 39 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212127

Common Names

  • Anthonotha
  • Fragrans Anthonotha
  • Fragrans Bush

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Synonyms

  • Macrolobium fragrans Baker f. [valid]
  • Macrolobium chrysophylloides Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]

Description

Anthonotha fragrans (also called Fragrant anthonotha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa. It grows in lowland rainforests, seasonally dry forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthonotha fragrans is used in furniture making, flooring, and boat building. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthonotha fragrans is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthonotha fragrans is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Anthonotha fragrans

Anthonotha fragrans can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Anthonotha fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthonotha fragrans?

Anthonotha fragrans

What is the common name of Anthonotha fragrans?

African Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Anthonotha fragrans?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
Jean Olive Dorothy Hillcoat (1904-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillc.' in the authors string.