Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France80: 467 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213935
Common Names
- Aubrevilles Calpocalyx
- Aubrevilles Calpocalyx
- Aubrevilles Calpocalyx
Description
Calpocalyx aubrevillei (also called Aubrevill's Calpocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Africa. It grows in dry forests and woodlands. It has small yellow flowers and smooth bark and leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Calpocalyx aubrevillei is used for its wood, which is strong and durable, and is used for making furniture, fence posts, and railway ties. It is also used for its fragrant flowers, which are used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calpocalyx aubrevillei has small, yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calpocalyx aubrevillei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calpocalyx aubrevillei
Calpocalyx aubrevillei is native to tropical Africa. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.
Calpocalyx aubrevillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calpocalyx aubrevillei?
Calpocalyx aubrevillei
What is the common name of Calpocalyx aubrevillei?
Aubreville's Calpocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Calpocalyx aubrevillei?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Calpocalyx genus
Calpocalyx brevibracteatus,
Calpocalyx brevifolius,
Calpocalyx cauliflorus,
Calpocalyx dinklagei,
Calpocalyx heitzii,
Calpocalyx klainei,
Calpocalyx letestui,
Calpocalyx ngouniensis,
Calpocalyx winkleri,
Calpocalyx atlanticus,
Calpocalyx aubrevillei,
Species in the Fabaceae family