Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodii
ID:
212734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier4: 428 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212063

Common Names

  • Calpurnia woodii
  • Woodii Calpurnia
  • Woodii's Calpurnia

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Description

Calpurnia woodii (also called 'Wood's 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 woodii 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 woodii 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 woodii 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 woodii

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

Calpurnia woodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calpurnia woodii?

Calpurnia woodii

What is the family of Calpurnia woodii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Calpurnia woodii?

Wood's Calpurnia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References