Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Vig.) Villiers
Source:
ildis
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia16: 66 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195961
Common Names
- Brevipes Alantsilodendron
- Short-Stemmed Alantsilodendron
- Short-Stemmed Silk Tree
Synonyms
- Dichrostachys brevipes (R.Vig.) Villiers [unknown]
- Dichrostachys brevipes R.Vig. [valid]
Description
Alantsilodendron brevipes (also called Short-stalked alantsilodendron, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It has a grey-brown bark and an upright habit. The leaves are pinnate, with leaflets that are oblong and pointed. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alantsilodendron brevipes is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alantsilodendron brevipes has yellow flowers and small, brown, flattened seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and delicate, bipinnate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alantsilodendron brevipes is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Alantsilodendron brevipes
Alantsilodendron brevipes is native to the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.
Alantsilodendron brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alantsilodendron brevipes?
Alantsilodendron brevipes
What is the common name of Alantsilodendron brevipes?
Brevipes Alantsilodendron
What is the natural habitat of Alantsilodendron brevipes?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Alantsilodendron genus
Species in the Fabaceae family