Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wollastonii
ID:
212716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.38: 247 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212045



Common Names

  • Baphia wollastonii
  • Wollastonii Baphia
  • Wollastonii's Baphia


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Synonyms

  • Baphia brevipedicellata De Wild. [valid]
  • Baphia glabra De Wild. [valid]
  • Baphia mildbraedii Harms [valid]
  • Baphia dewevrei fluminea Vermoesen [unknown]
  • Baphia dewevrei intermedia Vermoesen [unknown]
  • Baphia glabra oblongifolia De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Baphia wollastonii (also called 'Wollaston's Baphia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry savanna and wooded grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Baphia wollastonii is used as a traditional medicine for treating malaria, fever, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baphia wollastonii is white or pink, and the seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baphia wollastonii is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Baphia wollastonii

Baphia wollastonii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

Baphia wollastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baphia wollastonii?

Baphia wollastonii

What is the family of Baphia wollastonii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Baphia wollastonii?

Wollaston's Baphia

Species in the Baphia genus

Baphia madagascariensis, Baphia abyssinica, Baphia angolensis, Baphia aurivellerea, Baphia bequaertii, Baphia bergeri, Baphia brachybotrys, Baphia buettneri, Baphia burttii, Baphia capparidifolia, Baphia multiflora, Baphia chrysophylla, Baphia claessensii, Baphia cordifolia, Baphia cuspidata, Baphia dewevrei, Baphia dewildeana, Baphia dubia, Baphia eriocalyx, Baphia gossweileri, Baphia heudelotiana, Baphia incerta, Baphia kirkii, Baphia latiloi, Baphia laurentii, Baphia laurifolia, Baphia leptobotrys, Baphia leptostemma, Baphia letestui, Baphia longipedicellata, Baphia macrocalyx, Baphia mambillensis, Baphia massaiensis, Baphia maxima, Baphia nitida, Baphia obanensis, Baphia pauloi, Baphia pilosa, Baphia pubescens, Baphia puguensis, Baphia punctulata, Baphia semseiana, Baphia spathacea, Baphia polyantha, Baphia speciosa, Baphia wollastonii, Baphia megaphylla, Baphia madagascariensis, Baphia cymosa, Baphia rosa,

Species in the Fabaceae family