Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
letestui
ID:
571090

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Katanga, Suppl. 2: 42 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570422

Common Names

  • Letestu's Brachystegia
  • Letestu's African Mahogany
  • African Mahogany

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Description

Brachystegia letestui (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, and is a common component of the miombo woodlands of central Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia letestui is used in the construction of furniture, as well as for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystegia letestui has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia letestui is a medium-sized tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a medium of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have rooted.

Where to Find Brachystegia letestui

Brachystegia letestui can be found in Cameroon, primarily in the provinces of Centre and Littoral.

Brachystegia letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystegia letestui?

Brachystegia letestui

What type of plant is Brachystegia letestui?

Tree

Where is Brachystegia letestui native to?

Tropical Africa

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