Berlinia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Berlinia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Berlinia auriculata
Berlinia auriculata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
When sterile, this species has been misidentified as Berlinia congolensis and Berlinia confusa.
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Berlinia bracteosa
Berlinia bracteosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Occasionally planted to provide shade in villages. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Berlinia bruneelii
Berlinia bruneelii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has been misidentified as Berlinia craibiana Baker f. and occasionally as Berlinia giorgii De Wild., and can be confused with Berlinia phenacoa Mackinder when sterile.
Full cultivation guide →Berlinia confusa
Berlinia confusa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Berlinia congolensis
Berlinia congolensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has been misidentified as Berlinia auriculata and Berlinia confusa when sterile.
Full cultivation guide →Berlinia giorgii
Berlinia giorgii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has been confused with Berlinia bruneelii and Berlinia craibiana.
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Berlinia grandiflora
Berlinia grandiflora
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moister lowland tropics. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Berlinia phenacoa
Berlinia phenacoa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
When sterile, Berlinia phenacoa can be difficult to distinguish from Berlinia bruneelii.
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