Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.11: 511 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213662
Common Names
- Brachystegia angustistipulata
- Narrow-leaved Brachystegia
- African Mahogany
Synonyms
- Brachystegia longifoliolata De Wild. [valid]
Description
Brachystegia angustistipulata (also called Narrow-leaved 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 angustistipulata 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 angustistipulata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachystegia angustistipulata 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 angustistipulata
Brachystegia angustistipulata can be found in Ethiopia and Sudan.
Brachystegia angustistipulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystegia angustistipulata?
Brachystegia angustistipulata
What is the common name of Brachystegia angustistipulata?
Narrow-leaved Brachystegia
What is the natural habitat of Brachystegia angustistipulata?
It is native to tropical Africa and grows in dry, open woodlands.
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