Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desv.) J.H.Kirkbr. & Wiersema
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia49: 7 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192568
Common Names
- Madagascariensis Bobgunnia
- Bobgunnia madagascariensis
- Madagascariensis' Bobgunnia
Synonyms
- Swartzia madagascariensis Desv. [valid]
- Swartzia marginata Benth. [valid]
- Tounatea madagascariensis (Desv.) Baill. [valid]
- Swartzia sapinii De Wild. [valid]
- Swartzia madagascariensis glabrescens G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique [unknown]
- Swartzia madagascariensis grandifoliolata G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique [unknown]
- Cassia madagascariensis Poir. ex Desv. [unknown]
Description
Bobgunnia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Bobgunnia, among many other common names) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate, bipinnate, and bright green. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry to moist soils, and in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Bobgunnia madagascariensis is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a source of tannin for leather tanning.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bobgunnia madagascariensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bobgunnia madagascariensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Bobgunnia madagascariensis
Bobgunnia madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.
Bobgunnia madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bobgunnia madagascariensis?
Bobgunnia madagascariensis
What is the common name of Bobgunnia madagascariensis?
Madagascar bobgunnia
What is the natural habitat of Bobgunnia madagascariensis?
Moist tropical forests
Species in the Bobgunnia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family