Mezoneuron baudouinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baudouinii
ID:
1058407
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat.31: 482 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057745
Common Names
- Mezoneuron baudouinii
- Baudouinii Mezoneuron
- Mezoneuron Tree
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Mezoneuron baudouinii (also called Baudouin's Mezoneuron, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Africa. It has compound leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mezoneuron baudouinii is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, as well as for soil stabilization and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezoneuron baudouinii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Mezoneuron baudouinii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Mezoneuron baudouinii
Mezoneuron baudouinii can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Species in the Mezoneuron genus
Mezoneuron angolense, Mezoneuron cucullatum, Mezoneuron kauaiense, Mezoneuron andamanicum, Mezoneuron benthamianum, Mezoneuron hildebrandtii, Mezoneuron sinense, Mezoneuron hymenocarpum, Mezoneuron furfuraceum, Mezoneuron latisiliquum, Mezoneuron nhatrangense, Mezoneuron pubescens, Mezoneuron sumatranum, Mezoneuron mindorense, Mezoneuron scortechinii, Mezoneuron baudouinii, Mezoneuron nitens, Mezoneuron erythrocarpum, Mezoneuron montrouzieri, Mezoneuron brachycarpum, Mezoneuron enneaphyllum, Mezoneuron rubiginosum, Mezoneuron schlechteri, Mezoneuron ouenense,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:507167-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mezoneuron baudouinii Guillaumin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.