Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraterna
ID:
1062504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) Drake

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
A.Grandidier, Hist. Phys. Madagascar30: 49 (1902 publ. 1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061842



Common Names

  • Xylia fraterna
  • Brotherly Xylia
  • Brotherly Woodland Senna


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Description

Xylia fraterna (also called the Red Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 meters high. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. It has yellow flowers and its bark is rough and dark grey.

Uses & Benefits

Xylia fraterna is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, diarrhoea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylia fraterna is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a black color. The seedlings are green in color with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylia fraterna is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Xylia fraterna

Xylia fraterna is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-42533: Originally associated with wfo-0000195951
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-42533: Originally associated with wfo-0000195951
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525855-1: Based on the initial data import