Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aubrevillei
ID:
214606

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


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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.

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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 Fabaceae family