Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
571112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam.3(3): 387 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570444

Common Names

  • Welwitsch's Brachystegia
  • Welwitsch's African Mahogany
  • African Mahogany

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Description

Brachystegia welwitschii (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystegia welwitschii is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachystegia welwitschii is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystegia welwitschii 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 welwitschii

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

Brachystegia welwitschii FAQ

What are the common uses of Brachystegia welwitschii?

Brachystegia welwitschii is commonly used for timber, fuelwood, and charcoal.

What is the growth rate of Brachystegia welwitschii?

The growth rate of Brachystegia welwitschii is slow to medium.

What is the average height of Brachystegia welwitschii?

The average height of Brachystegia welwitschii is between 10-20 meters.

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