Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
minkebense
ID:
1329570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burgt & Estrella

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.70(2)-29: 17 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342024

Common Names

  • Gilbertiodendron minkebense
  • Minkebense Gilbertiodendron
  • Gilbertiodendron

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Description

Gilbertiodendron minkebense (also called Minkebense 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 minkebense 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

Gilbertiodendron minkebense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in groups of two to four. The flowers have five petals and are about 5mm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilbertiodendron minkebense 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 minkebense

Gilbertiodendron minkebense 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

Manuel de la Estrella: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Estrella' in the authors string.
Xander M. van der Burgt (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burgt' in the authors string.