Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
yavizanum
ID:
166215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.5: 469 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165544

Common Names

  • Yavizanum Centrolobium
  • Centrolobium yavizanum
  • Yavizanum Centrolobium Tree

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Description

Centrolobium yavizanum (also called 'Yavizan centrolobium', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centrolobium yavizanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. The leaves are used for fodder and the flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centrolobium yavizanum is a yellow-green color, with five petals and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrolobium yavizanum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Centrolobium yavizanum

Centrolobium yavizanum can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Centrolobium yavizanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrolobium yavizanum?

Centrolobium yavizanum

What is the common name of Centrolobium yavizanum?

Yavizan Centrolobium

What is the natural habitat of Centrolobium yavizanum?

Dry areas, open fields, and disturbed sites

Species in the Fabaceae family