Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
212728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt

Source:
ildis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 71 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212057

Common Names

  • Calpurnia glabrata
  • Glabrata Calpurnia
  • Glabrata's Calpurnia

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Synonyms

  • Calpurnia floribunda Harv. [valid]

Description

Calpurnia glabrata (also called 'Smooth Calpurnia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry savanna, wooded grassland, and coastal bushveld.

Uses & Benefits

Calpurnia glabrata is used as a traditional medicine for treating malaria, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calpurnia glabrata has small, white flowers that produce small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calpurnia glabrata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Calpurnia glabrata

Calpurnia glabrata is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Queensland.

Calpurnia glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calpurnia glabrata?

Calpurnia glabrata

What is the family of Calpurnia glabrata?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Calpurnia glabrata?

Smooth Calpurnia

Species in the Fabaceae family