Dunbaria glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thuan
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn.17: 122 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200438
Common Names
- Dunbaria glabra
- Smooth Dunbaria
- Smooth Dunbaria Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dunbaria glabra (also called African Bitterwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dunbaria glabra is used as a source of fuelwood and timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dunbaria glabra has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dunbaria glabra is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Dunbaria glabra
Dunbaria glabra can be found in India.
Dunbaria glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dunbaria glabra?
Dunbaria glabra
What is the common name of Dunbaria glabra?
Smooth Dunbaria
What is the natural habitat of Dunbaria glabra?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Dunbaria genus
Dunbaria villosa, Dunbaria podocarpa, Dunbaria punctata, Dunbaria debilis, Dunbaria fusca, Dunbaria circinalis, Dunbaria ferruginea, Dunbaria glabra, Dunbaria glandulosa, Dunbaria lecomtei, Dunbaria longiracemosa, Dunbaria truncata, Dunbaria bella, Dunbaria gracilipes, Dunbaria cumingiana, Dunbaria floresiana, Dunbaria incana, Dunbaria rubella, Dunbaria longicarpa, Dunbaria trichodon,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Nguyen Van Thuan (d.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thuan' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dunbaria glabra Thuan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.