Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brachystegioides
ID:
168048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) J.Léonard

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles24: 58 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167377

Common Names

  • African Teak
  • Gilbertiodendron
  • African Mahogany

Searching for Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Macrolobium brachystegioides Harms [valid]

Description

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides (also called Brachystegioides, among many other common names) is a large tree that grows up to 40 m tall. It is native to Central Africa, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used for firewood and charcoal production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides is a perennial shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides is native to Cameroon and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides?

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides

What is the common name of Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides?

Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides

What is the family of Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides?

Fabaceae

Species in the Gilbertiodendron genus

Gilbertiodendron aylmeri, Gilbertiodendron barbulatum, Gilbertiodendron bilineatum, Gilbertiodendron brachystegioides, Gilbertiodendron breynei, Gilbertiodendron demonstrans, Gilbertiodendron dewevrei, Gilbertiodendron grandiflorum, Gilbertiodendron grandistipulatum, Gilbertiodendron imenoense, Gilbertiodendron ivorense, Gilbertiodendron klainei, Gilbertiodendron limba, Gilbertiodendron limosum, Gilbertiodendron mayombense, Gilbertiodendron ngouniense, Gilbertiodendron obliquum, Gilbertiodendron ogoouense, Gilbertiodendron pachyanthum, Gilbertiodendron preussii, Gilbertiodendron splendidum, Gilbertiodendron stipulaceum, Gilbertiodendron unijugum, Gilbertiodendron zenkeri, Gilbertiodendron robynsianum, Gilbertiodendron stipulaceum, Gilbertiodendron newberyi, Gilbertiodendron diphyllum, Gilbertiodendron tonkolili, Gilbertiodendron jongkindii, Gilbertiodendron maximum, Gilbertiodendron ecoukense, Gilbertiodendron minkebense, Gilbertiodendron ebo, Gilbertiodendron quinquejugum, Gilbertiodendron breteleri, Gilbertiodendron bambolense, Gilbertiodendron sulfureum, Gilbertiodendron scutatum,

Species in the Fabaceae family