Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
200171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
F.A.W.Miquel, Pl. Jungh.: 263 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199500



Common Names

  • Phanera Glabrifolia
  • Glabrifolia Phanera
  • Glabrifolia Mountain Ebony


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia glabrifolia (Benth.) Baker [valid]
  • Bauhinia glabrifolia glabrifolia [unknown]

Description

Phanera glabrifolia (also called Glabrifolia, 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 glabrifolia 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 glabrifolia var. maritima (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop.
Phanera glabrifolia var. sericea (Lace) Bandyop.
Phanera glabrifolia var. glabrifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera glabrifolia 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 glabrifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Phanera glabrifolia

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

Phanera glabrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera glabrifolia?

Phanera glabrifolia

What is the common name of Phanera glabrifolia?

Smooth-leaved Phanera

What is the natural habitat of Phanera glabrifolia?

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