Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
demonstrans
ID:
168079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) J.Léonard

Source:
ildis

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles22: 190 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167408

Common Names

  • Gilbertiodendron Demonstrans
  • Demonstrans Tree
  • Gilbertiodendron

Searching for Gilbertiodendron demonstrans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Macrolobium demonstrans (Baill.) Oliv. [valid]
  • Macrolobium dinklagei Harms [valid]
  • Vouapa demonstrans Baill. [valid]
  • Macrolobium talbotii (Baker f.) Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
  • Gilbertiodendron dinklagei (Harms) J.Léonard [valid]
  • Macrolobium demonstrans talbotii Baker f. [valid]

Description

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans (also called Gilbertiodendron demonstrans, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Gilbertiodendron demonstrans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require plenty of water and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Gilbertiodendron demonstrans

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans is native to Central Africa and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilbertiodendron demonstrans?

Gilbertiodendron demonstrans

What is the common name of Gilbertiodendron demonstrans?

Gilbertiodendron

What is the natural habitat of Gilbertiodendron demonstrans?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Gilbertiodendron genus

Gilbertiodendron aylmeri, Gilbertiodendron barbulatum, Gilbertiodendron bilineatum, Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides, Gilbertiodendron breynei, Gilbertiodendron demonstrans, Gilbertiodendron dewevrei, Gilbertiodendron grandiflorum, Gilbertiodendron grandistipulatum, Gilbertiodendron imenoense, Gilbertiodendron ivorense, Gilbertiodendron klainei, Gilbertiodendron limba, Gilbertiodendron limosum, Gilbertiodendron mayombense, Gilbertiodendron ngouniense, Gilbertiodendron obliquum, Gilbertiodendron ogoouense, Gilbertiodendron pachyanthum, Gilbertiodendron preussii, Gilbertiodendron splendidum, Gilbertiodendron stipulaceum, Gilbertiodendron unijugum, Gilbertiodendron zenkeri, Gilbertiodendron robynsianum, Gilbertiodendron stipulaceum, Gilbertiodendron newberyi, Gilbertiodendron diphyllum, Gilbertiodendron tonkolili, Gilbertiodendron jongkindii, Gilbertiodendron maximum, Gilbertiodendron ecoukense, Gilbertiodendron minkebense, Gilbertiodendron ebo, Gilbertiodendron quinquejugum, Gilbertiodendron breteleri, Gilbertiodendron bambolense, Gilbertiodendron sulfureum, Gilbertiodendron scutatum,

Species in the Fabaceae family