Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
crassifolius
ID:
204705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 238 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204034

Common Names

  • Spatholobus crassifolius
  • Thick-leaved Spatholobus
  • Thickleaf Spatholobus

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Synonyms

  • Butea crassifolia (Benth.) Blatt. [valid]
  • Pongamia crassifolia Graham [invalid]

Description

Spatholobus crassifolius (also called Thick-Leaved Spatholobus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa, typically found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has small, oval leaves and white to pinkish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Spatholobus crassifolius is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spatholobus crassifolius is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spatholobus crassifolius can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Spatholobus crassifolius

Spatholobus crassifolius is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Spatholobus crassifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spatholobus crassifolius?

Spatholobus crassifolius

What is the common name of Spatholobus crassifolius?

Thick-leaved Spatholobus

What is the family of Spatholobus crassifolius?

Fabaceae

Species in the Spatholobus genus

Spatholobus parviflorus, Spatholobus suberectus, Spatholobus harmandii, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus pulcher, Spatholobus varians, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus, Spatholobus acuminatus, Spatholobus pottingeri, Spatholobus crassifolius, Spatholobus latistipulus, Spatholobus merguensis, Spatholobus purpureus, Spatholobus albus, Spatholobus apoensis, Spatholobus auricomus, Spatholobus auritus, Spatholobus bracteolatus, Spatholobus dubius, Spatholobus ferrugineus, Spatholobus gyrocarpus, Spatholobus hirsutus, Spatholobus latibractea, Spatholobus littoralis, Spatholobus macropterus, Spatholobus maingayi, Spatholobus multiflorus, Spatholobus oblongifolius, Spatholobus persicinus, Spatholobus ridleyi, Spatholobus sanguineus, Spatholobus viridis, Spatholobus sinensis, Spatholobus discolor, Spatholobus biauritus, Spatholobus gengmaensis, Spatholobus uniauritus,

Species in the Fabaceae family