Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
1054446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
B.Seemann, Bot. Voy. Herald: 111 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053784



Common Names

  • Velutinus Lonchocarpus
  • Velutinus Tree
  • Tree


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Description

Lonchocarpus velutinus (also called Velvet lonchocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is a perennial shrub with a spreading habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa, and grows in forests, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lonchocarpus velutinus is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonchocarpus velutinus is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonchocarpus velutinus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Lonchocarpus velutinus

Lonchocarpus velutinus can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Lonchocarpus genus

Lonchocarpus capensis, Lonchocarpus castilloi, Lonchocarpus chiricanus, Lonchocarpus comitensis, Lonchocarpus constrictus, Lonchocarpus costaricensis, Lonchocarpus cruentus, Lonchocarpus emarginatus, Lonchocarpus eriocarinalis, Lonchocarpus fuscopurpureus, Lonchocarpus galeottianus, Lonchocarpus glaucifolius, Lonchocarpus hidalgensis, Lonchocarpus hintonii, Lonchocarpus jaliscensis, Lonchocarpus kreberi, Lonchocarpus larensis, Lonchocarpus lasiotropis, Lonchocarpus lilloi, Lonchocarpus lineatus, Lonchocarpus longipes, Lonchocarpus longistylus, Lonchocarpus luteomaculatus, Lonchocarpus malacotrichus, Lonchocarpus michelianus, Lonchocarpus minimiflorus, Lonchocarpus molinae, Lonchocarpus monofoliaris, Lonchocarpus monophyllus, Lonchocarpus neurophyllus, Lonchocarpus oaxacensis, Lonchocarpus oliganthus, Lonchocarpus patens, Lonchocarpus pluvialis, Lonchocarpus pycnophyllus, Lonchocarpus retiferus, Lonchocarpus robustus, Lonchocarpus salvadorensis, Lonchocarpus sanctuarii, Lonchocarpus santarosanus, Lonchocarpus sinaloensis, Lonchocarpus spectabilis, Lonchocarpus trifolius, Lonchocarpus yoroensis, Lonchocarpus yucatanensis, Lonchocarpus phlebophyllus, Lonchocarpus ellipticus, Lonchocarpus obovatus, Lonchocarpus schiedeanus, Lonchocarpus lindsayi,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-4607: Originally associated with wfo-0000199577
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-4607: Originally associated with wfo-0000199577
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503128-1: Based on the initial data import