Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris1: 392 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196389
Common Names
- Chadsia Coluteifolia
- Coluteifolia Broom
- Coluteifolia
Description
Chadsia coluteifolia (also called Chadsia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, rocky outcrops, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Chadsia coluteifolia is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chadsia coluteifolia has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and slightly flattened. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chadsia coluteifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Chadsia coluteifolia
Chadsia coluteifolia is native to the dry savannas of western Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.
Chadsia coluteifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Chadsia coluteifolia?
Common names of Chadsia coluteifolia include Coluteifolia Chadsia and African Chadsia.
What is the native range of Chadsia coluteifolia?
Chadsia coluteifolia is native to Africa.
What are the uses of Chadsia coluteifolia?
Chadsia coluteifolia is used for medicinal purposes, as a green manure, and as a fodder crop.
Species in the Chadsia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family