Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
utilis
ID:
1058090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Burtt Davy

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1923: 155 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057428

Common Names

  • Utilis Brachystegia
  • Utilis Brachystegia
  • Utilis Brachystegia

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Description

Brachystegia utilis (also called Utilis 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 utilis 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 utilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia utilis is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Brachystegia utilis

Brachystegia utilis is found in Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:482264-1: Based on the initial data import