Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
thonningii
ID:
171084

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.35: t. 3460 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170413

Common Names

  • Thonningii Piliostigma
  • Piliostigma Thonningii
  • Thonningii Piliostigma

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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia thonningii Schum. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia abyssinica A.Rich. [valid]
  • Bauhinia articulata Oliv. [valid]
  • Bauhinia pyrrhocarpa Hochst. [valid]
  • Bauhinia tamarindacea Delile [valid]
  • Bauhinia thonningii Schumach. [valid]
  • Piliostigma pyrrhocarpum (Hochst.) Hochst. [unknown]
  • Bauhinia reticulata rubiginosa A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Piliostigma thonningii (also called Thonning's pigeon-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piliostigma thonningii is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piliostigma thonningii has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piliostigma thonningii is a tropical tree native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Piliostigma thonningii

Piliostigma thonningii can be found in tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Piliostigma thonningii FAQ

What are the common names of Piliostigma thonningii?

African Boxwood, Thonning's Boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Piliostigma thonningii?

Piliostigma thonningii is native to tropical Africa

What are the uses of Piliostigma thonningii?

Piliostigma thonningii is used for its timber, medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:514346-1: Based on the initial data import