Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
200168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 262 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199497



Common Names

  • Phanera Ferruginea
  • Ferruginea Phanera
  • Ferruginea Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia ferruginea Roxb. [valid]
  • Bauhinia ferruginea ferruginea [unknown]
  • Bauhinia hullettii Prain ex King [unknown]

Description

Phanera ferruginea (also called Ferruginea, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and wooded savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera ferruginea var. griffithiana (Benth.) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Phanera ferruginea var. ferruginea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera ferruginea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are flat, thin and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera ferruginea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Phanera ferruginea

Phanera ferruginea is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and savannas.

Phanera ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera ferruginea?

Phanera ferruginea

What is the common name of Phanera ferruginea?

Rusty Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera ferruginea?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and wastelands

Species in the Phanera genus

Phanera vahlii, Phanera coccinea, Phanera pyrrhoclada, Phanera bassacensis, Phanera bracteata, Phanera ferruginea, Phanera glabrifolia, Phanera integrifolia, Phanera involucellata, Phanera nervosa, Phanera similis, Phanera macrostachya, Phanera sulphurea, Phanera khasiana, Phanera lyrata, Phanera meeboldii, Phanera ornata, Phanera pottingeri, Phanera semibifida, Phanera stipularis, Phanera audax, Phanera bidentata, Phanera crudiantha, Phanera cuprea, Phanera decumbens, Phanera elmeri, Phanera argentea, Phanera excelsa, Phanera finlaysoniana, Phanera fulva, Phanera glabristipes, Phanera gracillima, Phanera hendersonii, Phanera kockiana, Phanera lambiana, Phanera lingua, Phanera lucida, Phanera menispermacea, Phanera merrilliana, Phanera pachyphylla, Phanera pauciflora, Phanera posthumi, Phanera praesignis, Phanera pyrrhaneura, Phanera sylvani, Phanera williamsii, Phanera wrayi, Phanera ridleyi, Phanera yunnanensis, Phanera aherniana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513528-1: Based on the initial data import