Leptoderris gabonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabonica
ID:
1335002
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon49: 223 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347456
Common Names
- Leptoderris Gabonica
- Gabonica Leptoderris
- Gabon Ironwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptoderris gabonica (also called Gabon Leptoderris, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoderris gabonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoderris gabonica has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptoderris gabonica is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much in winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Leptoderris gabonica
Leptoderris gabonica is native to the tropical regions of Central and West Africa.
Leptoderris gabonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoderris gabonica?
Leptoderris gabonica
What is the common name of Leptoderris gabonica?
Gabon
What is the family of Leptoderris gabonica?
Fabaceae
Species in the Leptoderris genus
Leptoderris aurantiaca, Leptoderris brachyptera, Leptoderris congolensis, Leptoderris coriacea, Leptoderris cyclocarpa, Leptoderris fasciculata, Leptoderris glabrata, Leptoderris harmsiana, Leptoderris hypargyrea, Leptoderris ledermannii, Leptoderris macrothyrsa, Leptoderris micrantha, Leptoderris miegei, Leptoderris nobilis, Leptoderris oxytropis, Leptoderris reygaerti, Leptoderris tomentella, Leptoderris trifoliolata, Leptoderris sassandrensis, Leptoderris burundiensis, Leptoderris gabonica, Leptoderris robusta,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159442-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Leptoderris gabonica Breteler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.