Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
1058081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sim

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Port. E. Afr.: 49 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057419

Common Names

  • Brachystegia oblonga
  • Oblonga Brachystegia
  • Brachystegia Oblonga

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Description

Brachystegia oblonga (also called Oblonga Brachystegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is a large tree growing to 20–30 m tall, with yellow flowers. It grows in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystegia oblonga has small, yellow flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Where to Find Brachystegia oblonga

Brachystegia oblonga is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.

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