Guibourtia demeusei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demeusei
ID:
169064
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles19: 403 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168393
Common Names
- Demeuse Guibourtia
- Guibourtia Demeusei
- Demeuse Guibourtia Tree
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- Copaifera demeusei Harms [valid]
- Copaifera laurentii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Guibourtia demeusei (also called African rosewood, among many other common names) is a tree native to tropical Africa. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, moist lowland forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Guibourtia demeusei is used as a source of food for humans and animals, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a soil cover crop to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guibourtia demeusei is a small, yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, hard, and shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single central root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guibourtia demeusei can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Guibourtia demeusei
Guibourtia demeusei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as canyons and hillsides.
Guibourtia demeusei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guibourtia demeusei?
Guibourtia demeusei
What are the common names of Guibourtia demeusei?
African rosewood, demeuse's guibourtia
What is the natural habitat of Guibourtia demeusei?
It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola
Species in the Guibourtia genus
Guibourtia hymenaefolia, Guibourtia arnoldiana, Guibourtia carrissoana, Guibourtia coleosperma, Guibourtia conjugata, Guibourtia copallifera, Guibourtia demeusei, Guibourtia dinklagei, Guibourtia ehie, Guibourtia leonensis, Guibourtia schliebenii, Guibourtia sousae, Guibourtia tessmannii, Guibourtia chodatiana, Guibourtia pellegriniana, Guibourtia pellegriniana, Guibourtia hymenaeifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Guibourtia demeusei (Harms) J.Léonard: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.