Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
preussii
ID:
168482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) J.Léonard

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles24: 59 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167811

Common Names

  • Preuss's Mahogany
  • African Mahogany
  • Ivory Coast Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Gilbertiodendron taiense Aubrév. [invalid]
  • Macrolobium preussii Harms [valid]

Description

Gilbertiodendron preussii (also called Gilbertiodendron preussii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gilbertiodendron preussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gilbertiodendron preussii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilbertiodendron preussii is a slow-growing tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Gilbertiodendron preussii

Gilbertiodendron preussii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Gilbertiodendron preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gilbertiodendron preussii?

Gilbertiodendron preussii

What is the common name of Gilbertiodendron preussii?

Preuss's tree

What is the natural range of Gilbertiodendron preussii?

West Africa

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