Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon15: 263 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058811
Common Names
- Normandii
- Normandii Tree
- Normandii Wood
Uses & Benefits
Oddoniodendron normandii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oddoniodendron normandii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a single small white flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oddoniodendron normandii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Oddoniodendron normandii
Oddoniodendron normandii is native to South America and can be found in dry, open woods.
Species in the Oddoniodendron genus
Species in the Fabaceae family