Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gabonense
ID:
201969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France92: 164 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201298



Common Names

  • Schefflerodendron gabonense
  • Gabon Schefflerodendron
  • Gabon Acacia


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Description

Schefflerodendron gabonense (also called Gabon Wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schefflerodendron gabonense is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Schefflerodendron gabonense is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schefflerodendron gabonense is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a wide range of climates and soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Schefflerodendron gabonense

Schefflerodendron gabonense can be found in the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa.

Schefflerodendron gabonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schefflerodendron gabonense?

Schefflerodendron gabonense

What is the common name of Schefflerodendron gabonense?

Gabon Schefflerodendron

What is the family of Schefflerodendron gabonense?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family