Englerodendron usambarense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarense
ID:
167803
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.40: 28 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167132
Common Names
- Usambara Englerodendron
- Englerodendron
- Usambara Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerodendron usambarense (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 20 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-elliptic in shape. It grows in dry evergreen forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Englerodendron usambarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Englerodendron usambarense are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
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Englerodendron usambarense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Englerodendron usambarense
Englerodendron usambarense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya.
Englerodendron usambarense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerodendron usambarense?
Englerodendron usambarense
What is the family of Englerodendron usambarense?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Englerodendron usambarense?
Usambara Englerodendron
Species in the Englerodendron genus
Englerodendron usambarense, Englerodendron conchyliophorum, Englerodendron korupense, Englerodendron gabunense, Englerodendron brachyrhachis, Englerodendron explicans, Englerodendron graciliflorum, Englerodendron hallei, Englerodendron isopetalum, Englerodendron lebrunii, Englerodendron leptorrhachis, Englerodendron mengei, Englerodendron nigericum, Englerodendron obanense, Englerodendron triplisomere, Englerodendron vignei, Englerodendron sargosii, Englerodendron libassum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Englerodendron usambarense Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.