Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
1062330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Villiers

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 16: 158 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061668



Common Names

  • Julbernardia Letouzeyi
  • Letouzeyi Julbernardia
  • Letouzeyi Julbernardia Tree


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Description

Julbernardia letouzeyi (also called Letouzey's Julbernardia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Julbernardia letouzeyi is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Julbernardia letouzeyi has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Julbernardia letouzeyi is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Julbernardia letouzeyi

Julbernardia letouzeyi is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References