Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Capuron ex R.Germ.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge 10: 225 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381092
Common Names
- Nesogordonia kabingaensis
- Kabinga False Tamarind
- False Tamarind
Description
Nesogordonia kabingaensis (also called Kabinga Nesogordonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nesogordonia kabingaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nesogordonia kabingaensis var. dewevrei (De Wild. & T.Durand) L.C.Barnett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nesogordonia kabingaensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nesogordonia kabingaensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish and difficult to transplant.
Where to Find Nesogordonia kabingaensis
Nesogordonia kabingaensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Nesogordonia kabingaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nesogordonia kabingaensis?
Nesogordonia kabingaensis
What is the common name of Nesogordonia kabingaensis?
Kabinga olive
What is the natural habitat of Nesogordonia kabingaensis?
It is native to Africa and is found in dry savannas and woodlands.
Species in the Nesogordonia genus
Nesogordonia leplaei,
Nesogordonia kabingaensis,
Nesogordonia rakotovaoi,
Nesogordonia tricarpellata,
Nesogordonia ambalabeensis,
Nesogordonia fertilis,
Nesogordonia humbertii,
Nesogordonia normandi,
Nesogordonia micrantha,
Nesogordonia crassipes,
Nesogordonia macrophylla,
Nesogordonia thouarsii,
Nesogordonia monantha,
Nesogordonia bernieri,
Nesogordonia stylosa,
Nesogordonia perrieri,
Nesogordonia pachyneura,
Nesogordonia abrahamii,
Nesogordonia papaverifera,
Nesogordonia holtzii,
Nesogordonia ituriensis,
Nesogordonia fouassieri,
Nesogordonia perpulchra,
Nesogordonia suzannae,
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
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Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
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Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
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