Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
167589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam.3(3): 387 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166918

Common Names

  • Afzelia
  • African Wenge
  • Didelotia Afzelii

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Description

Didelotia afzelii (also called Afzelius's Didelotia, among many other common names) is a small, spreading shrub native to Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers dry and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Didelotia afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didelotia afzelii is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didelotia afzelii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It can also be grown in containers. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desirable shape and size.

Where to Find Didelotia afzelii

Didelotia afzelii is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Didelotia afzelii FAQ

What is the common name of Didelotia afzelii?

Afzelius' Didelotia

What is the scientific name of Afzelius' Didelotia?

Didelotia afzelii

What is the habitat of Afzelius' Didelotia?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family