Droogmansia velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
178560
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Schub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles22: 300 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177889
Common Names
- Droogmansia velutina
- Velutina Droogmansia
- Velvet Droogmansia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Droogmansia velutina (also called Velutina Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It has pinnate leaves with 4 to 6 pairs of leaflets and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Droogmansia velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Droogmansia velutina has yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are about 5 cm in height.
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Droogmansia velutina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. It is best to use a rooting hormone to ensure successful rooting.
Where to Find Droogmansia velutina
Droogmansia velutina is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Droogmansia velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Droogmansia velutina?
Droogmansia velutina
What is the common name of Droogmansia velutina?
Velvet Droogmansia
What is the natural habitat of Droogmansia velutina?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Bernice Giduz Schubert (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Schub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Droogmansia velutina B.G.Schub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.