Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intrusa
ID:
212733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) E.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 2 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212062

Common Names

  • Calpurnia intrusa
  • Intrusa Calpurnia
  • Intrusa's Calpurnia

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Synonyms

  • Calpurnia villosa Harv. [unknown]
  • Virgilia intrusa R.Br. [unknown]
  • Calpurnia intrusa glabrata Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Calpurnia villosa intrusa (R.Br.) E.Mey. [illegitimate]

Description

Calpurnia intrusa (also called 'Intrusive 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 intrusa 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 intrusa 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 intrusa 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 intrusa

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

Calpurnia intrusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calpurnia intrusa?

Calpurnia intrusa

What is the family of Calpurnia intrusa?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Calpurnia intrusa?

Intrusive Calpurnia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.