Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 119 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580860
Common Names
- Calodendrum eichii
- Eichii
- C. eichii
Description
Calodendrum eichii (also called Eich's Calodendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an evergreen tree with large, compound leaves and large, yellow-brown fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Calodendrum eichii is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves are used in herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calodendrum eichii has small, white or pink flowers that are surrounded by a pair of small bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are very small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calodendrum eichii is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to reach a mature size. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but this is a difficult process and may not be successful.
Where to Find Calodendrum eichii
Calodendrum eichii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Province.
Calodendrum eichii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Calodendrum eichii?
Calodendrum eichii is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
What is the average height of Calodendrum eichii?
Calodendrum eichii typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.
What is the lifespan of Calodendrum eichii?
Calodendrum eichii can live up to 200 years.
Species in the Calodendrum genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,