Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stipulata
ID:
214651

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 4, 1: 44 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213980

Common Names

  • Stipulata Brachystegia
  • Stipulate Brachystegia
  • Stipulated Brachystegia

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Synonyms

  • Brachystegia kassneri Baker f. [valid]
  • Brachystegia stipulata lufirensis (De Wild.) Hoyle [unknown]
  • Brachystegia stipulata velutina (De Wild.) Hoyle [unknown]
  • Brachystegia lufirensis De Wild. [valid]
  • Brachystegia velutina De Wild. [valid]
  • Brachystegia thomasii De Wild. [valid]
  • Brachystegia velutina quarrei De Wild. [valid]
  • Brachystegia stipulata quarrei De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Brachystegia stipulata (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to Africa, found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with a grey-brown bark that is smooth and shiny. The leaves are compound, with two to four pairs of leaflets, and are a dark green colour. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruit is a flat, round pod.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia stipulata is used as a medicinal plant, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachystegia stipulata is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia stipulata is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in a container and will self-seed if allowed to flower.

Where to Find Brachystegia stipulata

Brachystegia stipulata is native to Africa, and can be found in countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

Brachystegia stipulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystegia stipulata?

Brachystegia stipulata

What is the common name of Brachystegia stipulata?

Stipulate Brachystegia

What is the natural habitat of Brachystegia stipulata?

Dry deciduous 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