Droogmansia dorae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dorae
ID:
178274
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torre
Source:
ildis
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 39: 210 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177603
Common Names
- Dorae Droogmansia
- Dorae Cassia
- Dorae Senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Droogmansia dorae (also called Dora's droogmansia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white flowers and long, narrow, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Droogmansia dorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Droogmansia dorae var. doraeDroogmansia dorae var. carrissoi Torre
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Droogmansia dorae is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two rounded leaves.
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Droogmansia dorae is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Droogmansia dorae
Droogmansia dorae is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Droogmansia dorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Droogmansia dorae?
Droogmansia dorae
What is the common name of Droogmansia dorae?
Dorae Droogmansia
What is the family of Droogmansia dorae?
Fabaceae
Species in the Droogmansia genus
Droogmansia angolensis, Droogmansia chevalieri, Droogmansia dorae, Droogmansia elongata, Droogmansia gossweileri, Droogmansia grandiflora, Droogmansia lancifolia, Droogmansia ledermannii, Droogmansia longirhachis, Droogmansia megalantha, Droogmansia mildbraedii, Droogmansia montana, Droogmansia munamensis, Droogmansia pteropus, Droogmansia reducta, Droogmansia scaettaiana, Droogmansia sillansii, Droogmansia tenuis, Droogmansia tisserantii, Droogmansia vanderystii, Droogmansia vanmeelii, Droogmansia velutina, Droogmansia sillansiana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Antonio Rocha da Torre (1904-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torre' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Droogmansia dorae Torre: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.