Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
grandidieri
ID:
193640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Du Puy & Labat

Source:
ildis

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Adansonia, sér. 3, 20: 168 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192969

Common Names

  • Sylvichadsia grandidieri
  • Grandidieri Sylvichadsia
  • Grandidieri Tree

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Synonyms

  • Chadsia grandidieri Baill., p.p.A [deprecated]
  • Chadsia grandidieri Baill., p.p. [deprecated]
  • Chadsia grandidieri Baill. [valid]

Description

Sylvichadsia grandidieri (also called Sylichadsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Sylvichadsia grandidieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sylvichadsia grandidieri has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sylvichadsia grandidieri is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Sylvichadsia grandidieri

Sylvichadsia grandidieri is found in the dry deciduous forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Sylvichadsia grandidieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sylvichadsia grandidieri?

Sylvichadsia grandidieri

What type of plant is Sylvichadsia grandidieri?

A shrub

Where is Sylvichadsia grandidieri found?

In tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
David J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.