Baikiaea — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Baikiaea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Baikiaea insignis
Baikiaea insignis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A slow-growing tree. Trees respond well to coppicing when young, and can also be pollarded. The pod splits open and throws the seeds out several metres from the mother tree.
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Medicinal
Baikiaea plurijuga
Baikiaea plurijuga
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate elevations in the drier regions of the tropics, where it is mainly found at elevations between 900 - 1,200 metres. Mature trees can withstand extreme temperatures of over 40°c and have been known to survive severe frost down to -15°c. Plants are frost sensitive.
Full cultivation guide →Semi-deciduous TreeView Details