Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & Rose
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 127 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052940
Common Names
- Punjuba lehmannii
- Lehmann's Punjuba
- Lehmann's Tree
Description
Punjuba lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Punjuba, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow-orange in color.
Uses & Benefits
Punjuba lehmannii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Punjuba lehmannii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are short and thin with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Punjuba lehmannii is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions and is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Punjuba lehmannii
Punjuba lehmannii can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Punjuba genus
Species in the Fabaceae family