Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Hepper
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.26: 565 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058817
Common Names
- Parviflora
- Parviflora Tree
- Parviflora Wood
Uses & Benefits
Afzelia parviflora is used for timber and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Afzelia parviflora is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a single small yellow flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afzelia parviflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Afzelia parviflora
Afzelia parviflora is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open woods.
Species in the Afzelia genus
Afzelia xylocarpa,
Afzelia cambodensis,
Afzelia martabanica,
Afzelia javanica,
Afzelia rhomboidea,
Afzelia bella,
Afzelia bipindensis,
Afzelia pachyloba,
Afzelia peturei,
Afzelia quanzensis,
Afzelia africana,
Afzelia parviflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family