Guibourtia dinklagei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinklagei
ID:
169085
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles19: 403 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168414
Common Names
- Dinklage's Guibourtia
- Guibourtia Dinklagei
- Tigerwood
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- Guibourtia liberiensis J.Léonard [valid]
- Copaifera dinklagei Harms [valid]
Description
Guibourtia dinklagei (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 dinklagei is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guibourtia dinklagei is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, 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 dinklagei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Guibourtia dinklagei
Guibourtia dinklagei is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical dry forests, mangrove forests, and coastal areas.
Guibourtia dinklagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guibourtia dinklagei?
Guibourtia dinklagei
What type of plant is Guibourtia dinklagei?
Tree
Where is Guibourtia dinklagei found?
Central America
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 dinklagei (Harms) J.Léonard: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.