Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
214426

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912, 1: 66 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213755

Common Names

  • Brachystegia glaberrima
  • Glaberrima Brachystegia
  • African Mahogany

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Description

Brachystegia glaberrima (also called Smooth Brachystegia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia glaberrima is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystegia glaberrima 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia glaberrima is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a well-drained soil. Once established, Brachystegia glaberrima requires little maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Brachystegia glaberrima

Brachystegia glaberrima is native to tropical Africa and can be found in parts of West Africa, Central Africa, and East Africa.

Brachystegia glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystegia glaberrima?

Brachystegia glaberrima

What is the common name of Brachystegia glaberrima?

Smooth Broom

What is the natural habitat of Brachystegia glaberrima?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes and scrubland

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