Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
devredii
ID:
1059682

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique90: 307 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059020

Common Names

  • Newtonia devredii
  • Devredii Newtonia
  • Newtonia

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Description

Newtonia devredii (also called Devred's Newtonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing, prostrate form, with a height of up to 30 cm, and its leaves are composed of two to four leaflets. It is found in dry, rocky areas, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Newtonia devredii is used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal. It is also used for timber and as a source of tannin.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Newtonia devredii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Newtonia devredii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Newtonia devredii

Newtonia devredii can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Georges Charles Clément Gilbert (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.C.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.