Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pellegr.) Burgt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.70(2)-29: 14 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342023
Common Names
- Gilbertiodendron ecoukense
- Ecoukense Gilbertiodendron
- Gilbertiodendron
Description
Gilbertiodendron ecoukense (also called Ecouk Gilbertiodendron, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Central Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow with a conical shape. It grows in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Gilbertiodendron ecoukense is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gilbertiodendron ecoukense flower is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and yellow, with four petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gilbertiodendron ecoukense is a large tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Gilbertiodendron ecoukense
Gilbertiodendron ecoukense is native to Cameroon and can be found in the western and central regions of the country.
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