Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
maximum
ID:
1329568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burgt & Wieringa

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.70(2)-29: 9 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342022

Common Names

  • Gilbertiodendron maximum
  • Maximun Gilbertiodendron
  • Gilbertiodendron

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Description

Gilbertiodendron maximum (also called Maximum 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 maximum 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 flower of Gilbertiodendron maximum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilbertiodendron maximum 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 maximum

Gilbertiodendron maximum 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

References

Jan Johannes Wieringa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wieringa' in the authors string.
Xander M. van der Burgt (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burgt' in the authors string.