Baikiaea insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London25: 314 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057033
Common Names
- Baikiaea insignis
- Distinguished Baikiaea
- Distinguished African Teak
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Baikiaea insignis (also called Large-leaved Baikiaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in dry savanna, woodland, and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baikiaea insignis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and in traditional ceremonies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Baikiaea insignis are yellow, tubular and have five petals. The seeds are dark brown, flat and oblong. The seedlings have bright green, compound leaves.
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Baikiaea insignis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Baikiaea genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-784: Originally associated with wfo-0000212767
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-784: Originally associated with wfo-0000212767
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:480795-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Baikiaea insignis Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.