Status:
valid
Authors:
Villiers
Source:
ildis
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia16: 67 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195965
Common Names
- Glomeratum Alantsilodendron
- Clustered Alantsilodendron
- Clustered Silk Tree
Description
Alantsilodendron glomeratum (also called Clustered 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 glomeratum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alantsilodendron glomeratum has yellow flowers and small, brown, flattened seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and delicate, bipinnate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alantsilodendron glomeratum 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 glomeratum
Alantsilodendron glomeratum is native to the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.
Alantsilodendron glomeratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alantsilodendron glomeratum?
Alantsilodendron glomeratum
What is the common name of Alantsilodendron glomeratum?
Glomeratum Alantsilodendron
What is the natural habitat of Alantsilodendron glomeratum?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Alantsilodendron genus
Species in the Fabaceae family