Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
allenii
ID:
214322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burtt Davy & Hutch.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213651

Common Names

  • Brachystegia allenii
  • Allen's Brachystegia
  • African Mahogany

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Description

Brachystegia allenii (also called Allen's Brachystegia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central Africa. It has a rounded form with small leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia allenii is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a food source. It is also used for its medicinal properties and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystegia allenii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia allenii is a deciduous shrub, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Brachystegia allenii

Brachystegia allenii can be found in Ethiopia and Sudan.

Brachystegia allenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystegia allenii?

Brachystegia allenii

What is the common name of Brachystegia allenii?

Allen's Brachystegia

What is the natural habitat of Brachystegia allenii?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Brachystegia genus

Brachystegia allenii, Brachystegia angustistipulata, Brachystegia bequaertii, Brachystegia boehmii, Brachystegia bussei, Brachystegia cynometroides, Brachystegia eurycoma, Brachystegia floribunda, Brachystegia glaberrima, Brachystegia kennedyi, Brachystegia laurentii, Brachystegia longifolia, Brachystegia lujae, Brachystegia manga, Brachystegia mildbraedii, Brachystegia nigerica, Brachystegia russelliae, Brachystegia spiciformis, Brachystegia stipulata, Brachystegia tamarindoides, Brachystegia taxifolia, Brachystegia appendiculata, Brachystegia astlei, Brachystegia bournei, Brachystegia letestui, Brachystegia michelmorei, Brachystegia welwitschii, Brachystegia allenii, Brachystegia bakeriana, Brachystegia gossweileri, Brachystegia leonensis, Brachystegia puberula, Brachystegia utilis, Brachystegia oblonga,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:482186-1: Based on the initial data import