Guibourtia schliebenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schliebenii
ID:
169156
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles19: 404 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168485
Common Names
- Schlieben's Guibourtia
- Guibourtia schliebenii
- Ironwood
Searching for Guibourtia schliebenii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Copaifera schliebenii Harms [valid]
Description
Guibourtia schliebenii (also called Schlieben's Guibourtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry, open forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guibourtia schliebenii is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction, as well as for fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guibourtia schliebenii has small, yellow flowers with white centers, and the seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Guibourtia schliebenii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guibourtia schliebenii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Guibourtia schliebenii
Guibourtia schliebenii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Guibourtia schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guibourtia schliebenii?
Guibourtia schliebenii
What is the common name of Guibourtia schliebenii?
African Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Guibourtia schliebenii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Guibourtia schliebenii (Harms) J.Léonard: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.