Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
michelmorei
ID:
571094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoyle

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.54: 156 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570426

Common Names

  • Michelmore's Brachystegia
  • Michelmore's African Mahogany
  • African Mahogany

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Description

Brachystegia michelmorei (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 michelmorei is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used for construction of furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystegia michelmorei 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 michelmorei 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 michelmorei

Brachystegia michelmorei is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in the woodlands of Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Brachystegia michelmorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystegia michelmorei?

Brachystegia michelmorei

What type of plant is Brachystegia michelmorei?

Tree

Where is Brachystegia michelmorei 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