Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Troupin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles20: 316 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169220
Common Names
- Paniculata Julbernardia
- Julbernardia Paniculata
- Paniculate Julbernardia
Synonyms
- Julbernardia baumii (Harms) Troupin [unknown]
- Isoberlinia paniculata (Benth.) Hutch. [valid]
- Pseudoberlinia paniculata (Benth.) P.A.Duvign. [deprecated]
- Thylacanthus ferrugineus Tul. [valid]
- Berlinia paniculata Benth. [valid]
- Berlinia baumii Harms [unknown]
- Westia paniculata (Benth.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
- Isoberlinia baumii (Harms) P.A.Duvign. [unknown]
- Pseudoberlinia baumii (Harms) P.A.Duvign. [unknown]
- Pseudoberlinia paniculata (Benth.) P.A.Duvign. [valid]
- Berlinia paniculata ferruginea Benth. [unknown]
- Berlinia paniculata glabrior Benth. [unknown]
Description
Julbernardia paniculata (also called African Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist forests. It grows to a height of up to 20 m and has yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Julbernardia paniculata is used as a source of firewood and timber, and its bark is used for making rope and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Julbernardia paniculata has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Julbernardia paniculata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in spring or early summer. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Julbernardia paniculata
Julbernardia paniculata is native to Africa, where it is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Julbernardia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Julbernardia paniculata?
Julbernardia paniculata
What is the common name of Julbernardia paniculata?
Panicled Julbernardia
What is the natural habitat of Julbernardia paniculata?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Africa
Species in the Julbernardia genus
Julbernardia brieyi,
Julbernardia globiflora,
Julbernardia gossweileri,
Julbernardia hochreutineri,
Julbernardia magnistipulata,
Julbernardia paniculata,
Julbernardia pellegriniana,
Julbernardia seretii,
Julbernardia unijugata,
Julbernardia letouzeyi,
Species in the Fabaceae family