Guibourtia pellegriniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellegriniana
ID:
187592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186921
Common Names
- Guibourtia pellegriniana
- African Rosewood
- Congo Rosewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guibourtia pellegriniana (also called African rosewood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 10 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Guibourtia pellegriniana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guibourtia pellegriniana is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guibourtia pellegriniana is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Guibourtia pellegriniana
Guibourtia pellegriniana is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Guibourtia pellegriniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guibourtia pellegriniana?
Guibourtia pellegriniana
What is the common name of Guibourtia pellegriniana?
Pellegrin's Guibourtia
What is the family of Guibourtia pellegriniana?
Fabaceae
Species in the Guibourtia genus
Guibourtia hymenaefolia, Guibourtia arnoldiana, Guibourtia carrissoana, Guibourtia coleosperma, Guibourtia conjugata, Guibourtia copallifera, Guibourtia demeusei, Guibourtia dinklagei, Guibourtia ehie, Guibourtia leonensis, Guibourtia schliebenii, Guibourtia sousae, Guibourtia tessmannii, Guibourtia chodatiana, Guibourtia pellegriniana, Guibourtia pellegriniana, Guibourtia hymenaeifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:497160-1: Based on the initial data import