Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Roberty
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A, Sci. Nat.16: 354 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199463
Common Names
- Philenoptera Laxiflora
- Laxiflora Philenoptera
- Laxiflora Longpod
Synonyms
- Lonchocarpus philenoptera Benth. [valid]
- Lonchocarpus laxiflorus Guill. & Perr. [valid]
- Lonchocarpus sophiae Kotschy & Peyr. [valid]
- Philenoptera kotschyana Fenzl [invalid]
- Dalbergia schimperiana Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
- Philenoptera heuglini Pritz. [valid]
Description
Philenoptera laxiflora (also called Laxiflora, 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
Philenoptera laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Philenoptera laxiflora is a yellowish-white color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, bean-like structure with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philenoptera laxiflora 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 Philenoptera laxiflora
Philenoptera laxiflora is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Philenoptera laxiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Philenoptera laxiflora?
Lax-flowered Philenoptera
What is the habitat of Philenoptera laxiflora?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia.
What are the uses of Philenoptera laxiflora?
The leaves of Philenoptera laxiflora are used as a medicinal herb and the wood is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products.
Species in the Philenoptera genus
Philenoptera cyanescens,
Philenoptera laxiflora,
Philenoptera wankieensis,
Philenoptera sutherlandii,
Philenoptera katangensis,
Philenoptera kanurii,
Philenoptera eriocalyx,
Philenoptera nelsii,
Philenoptera pallescens,
Philenoptera violacea,
Philenoptera bussei,
Species in the Fabaceae family