Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
1058233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Prain

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta)10: t. 109 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057571



Common Names

  • Cladrastis delavayi
  • Delavay's Cladrastis
  • Chinese Yellowwood


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Description

Cladrastis delavayi (also called Cladrastis fauriei, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a short trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in dry savannas and woodlands. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fallow fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cladrastis delavayi is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cladrastis delavayi are small, yellow and white in colour, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cladrastis delavayi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Cladrastis delavayi

Cladrastis delavayi can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.