Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci.208: 374 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193176
Common Names
- Tetrapterocarpon
- Geayi
- Tetrapterocarpon Geayi
Description
Tetrapterocarpon geayi (also called Geay's Tetrapterocarpon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with a gray-brown bark. Its leaves are trifoliate, with small leaflets. It is found in dry deciduous forests, and is often used as a windbreak.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapterocarpon geayi is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a source of tannins and other chemicals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrapterocarpon geayi is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapterocarpon geayi is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Tetrapterocarpon geayi
Tetrapterocarpon geayi is native to Madagascar.
Tetrapterocarpon geayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrapterocarpon geayi?
Tetrapterocarpon geayi
What is the family of Tetrapterocarpon geayi?
Fabaceae
Where is Tetrapterocarpon geayi native to?
Australia
Species in the Tetrapterocarpon genus
Species in the Fabaceae family