Brachystegia eurycoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eurycoma
ID:
214405
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 424 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213734
Common Names
- Brachystegia eurycoma
- Eurycoma Brachystegia
- African Mahogany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystegia eurycoma (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist forests and woodlands. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystegia eurycoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystegia eurycoma has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystegia eurycoma is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Brachystegia eurycoma
Brachystegia eurycoma is native to tropical Africa and can be found in parts of West Africa, Central Africa, and East Africa.
Brachystegia eurycoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystegia eurycoma?
Brachystegia eurycoma
What is the common name of Brachystegia eurycoma?
African mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Brachystegia eurycoma?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Brachystegia eurycoma Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.