Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboidea
ID:
206752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Fern.-Vill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
F.M.Blanco, Fl. Filip., ed. 3, 4(13A): 72 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206081

Common Names

  • Afzelia rhomboidea
  • Rhomboidea Afzelia
  • Rhomboidea

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Synonyms

  • Afzelia borneensis Harms [valid]
  • Pahudia borneensis (Harms) Merr. [valid]
  • Eperua rhomboidea Blanco [valid]
  • Pahudia rhomboidea (Blanco) Prain [valid]
  • Intsia acuminata Merr. [valid]
  • Pahudia acuminata Merr. [valid]
  • Afzelia acuminata (Merr.) Harms [valid]
  • Pahudia rhomboidea praetermissa de Wit [unknown]
  • Afzelia rhomboidea praetermissa J.Leonard [unknown]
  • Intsia rhombodea (Blanco) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Afzelia rhomboidea (also called 'Rhomboid afzelia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Afzelia rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a timber tree for its hardwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, in racemes. Seed: small, brown, smooth, and flattened. Seedlings: with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afzelia rhomboidea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and will tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Afzelia rhomboidea

Afzelia rhomboidea is native to Southeast Asia.

Afzelia rhomboidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afzelia rhomboidea?

Afzelia rhomboidea

What is the common name of Afzelia rhomboidea?

Rhomboid afzelia

What is the family of Afzelia rhomboidea?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Celestino Fernández-Villar (1838-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.-Vill.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.