Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France87: 261 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172813
Common Names
- Ngouniensis Calpocalyx
- Calpocalyx ngouniensis
- Calpocalyx
Description
Calpocalyx ngouniensis (also called Ngouni Calpocalyx, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in savannas and woodlands. It has dark green leaves that are rounded at the tip, and its flowers are yellowish-green. The fruit is a flat, winged pod.
Uses & Benefits
Calpocalyx ngouniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calpocalyx ngouniensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calpocalyx ngouniensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 shoots and planted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Calpocalyx ngouniensis
Calpocalyx ngouniensis is native to tropical West Africa and can be found in countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana.
Calpocalyx ngouniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calpocalyx ngouniensis?
Calpocalyx ngouniensis
What is the common name of Calpocalyx ngouniensis?
Ngouniensis Calpocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Calpocalyx ngouniensis?
Calpocalyx ngouniensis is native to Mexico
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