Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vermoesen) Capuron
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 259, in obs. 1953
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381085
Common Names
- Nesogordonia leplaei
- Kabinga False Tamarind
- False Tamarind
Description
Nesogordonia leplaei (also called Leplae's 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 leplaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nesogordonia leplaei 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 leplaei 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 leplaei
Nesogordonia leplaei is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Nesogordonia leplaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nesogordonia leplaei?
Nesogordonia leplaei
What is the common name of Nesogordonia leplaei?
African olive
What is the natural habitat of Nesogordonia leplaei?
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 manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
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Abutilon arequipense,
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