Acridocarpus hirundo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirundo
ID:
519192
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 1 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518524
Common Names
- Acridocarpus hirundo
- Hirundo Acridocarpus
- Swallow Acridocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acridocarpus hirundo (also called African Turpentine Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests, woodlands and savannas. The bark is grey-brown and the leaves are alternate, lanceolate and up to 25 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Acridocarpus hirundo is used for its wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acridocarpus hirundo has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acridocarpus hirundo is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Acridocarpus hirundo
Acridocarpus hirundo is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Acridocarpus hirundo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acridocarpus hirundo?
Acridocarpus hirundo
What is the common name of Acridocarpus hirundo?
Hirundo Beak-rush
Where is Acridocarpus hirundo found?
It is found in New Caledonia
Species in the Acridocarpus genus
Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2619985: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.