Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 426 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211821
Common Names
- Afzelia pachyloba
- Pachyloba afzelia
- Pachyloba afzeli
Synonyms
- Pahudia brieyi (De Wild.) de Wit [valid]
- Pahudia zenkeri (Harms) de Wit [valid]
- Pahudia pachyloba (Harms) de Wit [valid]
- Afzelia zenkeri Harms [valid]
- Afzelia brieyi De Wild. [valid]
Description
Afzelia pachyloba (also called Pachyloba, among many other common names) is a large tree with yellow flowers. It is native to southern Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Afzelia pachyloba is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Afzelia pachyloba are yellow and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afzelia pachyloba is a deciduous tree that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Afzelia pachyloba
Afzelia pachyloba can be found in South Africa and Namibia.
Afzelia pachyloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afzelia pachyloba?
Afzelia pachyloba
What is the common name of Afzelia pachyloba?
Large-leaved afzelia
Where is Afzelia pachyloba found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Afzelia genus
Afzelia xylocarpa,
Afzelia cambodensis,
Afzelia martabanica,
Afzelia javanica,
Afzelia rhomboidea,
Afzelia bella,
Afzelia bipindensis,
Afzelia pachyloba,
Afzelia peturei,
Afzelia quanzensis,
Afzelia africana,
Afzelia parviflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family