Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
romii
ID:
1060675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Aubrév.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 8: 179 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060013

Common Names

  • Leonardoxa
  • Romii
  • Rom's Leonardoxa

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Description

Leonardoxa romii (also called Rom's leonardoxa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is a tree native to tropical Africa, growing in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has pinnate leaves and produces clusters of yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Leonardoxa romii is a legume tree native to Africa. It is used for timber and fuel, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leonardoxa romii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonardoxa romii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leonardoxa romii

Leonardoxa romii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Species in the Leonardoxa genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502248-1: Based on the initial data import