Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
172135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.41: 232 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171464



Common Names

  • African Cordyla
  • Cordyla Africana
  • African Bean Tree


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Synonyms

  • Cordyla calycandra Hook.f. & Benth. [valid]
  • Calycandra pinnata A.Rich. [valid]

Description

Cordyla pinnata (also called Feathery Cordyla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are pinnately compound with 3-5 leaflets. It grows in moist open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordyla pinnata is used as a food crop, for fodder, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordyla pinnata is a yellow or orange, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordyla pinnata is a small tree that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature branches.

Where to Find Cordyla pinnata

Cordyla pinnata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina and Brazil.

Cordyla pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordyla pinnata?

Cordyla pinnata

What is the common name of Cordyla pinnata?

Pinnate False Acacia

What is the natural habitat of Cordyla pinnata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.