Status:
valid
Authors:
Milne-Redh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.41: 234 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171454
Common Names
- Cordyla densiflora
- Dense-flowered Cordyla
- Dense-flowered Cordyline
Description
Cordyla densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Cordyla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are pinnately compound with 3-5 leaflets. It grows in moist open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cordyla densiflora is used as a source of fuel wood and for timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cordyla densiflora is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cordyla densiflora is a small tree that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature branches.
Where to Find Cordyla densiflora
Cordyla densiflora is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.
Cordyla densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordyla densiflora?
Cordyla densiflora
What is the common name of Cordyla densiflora?
Dense-Flowered False Acacia
What is the natural habitat of Cordyla densiflora?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Cordyla genus
Species in the Fabaceae family