Vaughania dionaeifolia
S.Moore
Fabaceae
The genus Vaughania is closely related to Indigofera, and is seen as no more than a synonym of that genus by some authors. The genus Vaughania has been accepted here, but if it is moved back into Indigofera then this species would become Indigofera dionaeifolia (S.Moore) Schrire[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Indigofera arenicola R.Vig.
Indigofera dionaeifolia (S.Moore) Schrire
Common Name:
General Information
Vaughania dionaeifolia is a deciduous shrub or a small tree; it can grow up to 10 metres tall. The bole can be up to 40cm in diameter[
299- Title
- Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.prota.org
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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728- Title
- Adansonia Vol. 16
- Publication
- Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Tome 16
- Author
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- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle; Paris.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
- 0240-8937
- Description
- A botanical magazine containing a range of articles, including a revision of a section of the genus Danais. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
728- Title
- Adansonia Vol. 16
- Publication
- Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Tome 16
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle; Paris.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
- 0240-8937
- Description
- A botanical magazine containing a range of articles, including a revision of a section of the genus Danais. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
Africa - northern and northwestern Madagascar.
Habitat
Deciduous and semideciduous woodland on sandy soils, at elevations up to 200 metres[
299- Title
- Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.prota.org
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
,
728- Title
- Adansonia Vol. 16
- Publication
- Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Tome 16
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle; Paris.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
- 0240-8937
- Description
- A botanical magazine containing a range of articles, including a revision of a section of the genus Danais. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 7.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The brown heartwood is heavy. It is used for house construction, cattle enclosures etc[
299- Title
- Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.prota.org
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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