Gilbertiodendron — 12 species
Botanical species in the genus Gilbertiodendron recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Gilbertiodendron bilineatum
Gilbertiodendron bilineatum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland areas in the tropical rainforest, it is usually found in areas with an average annual rainfall of 1,500 - 2,500 mm. 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.
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Gilbertiodendron dewevrei
Gilbertiodendron dewevrei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Gilbertiodendron dewevrei occurs below 1,000 metres elevation, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 1,600 - 1,900mm and a dry season of about 2 months. When growing on deep, well-draining sandy soils, the tree forms a deep tap root; but on stony soils tap root formation is difficult, and the formation of lateral roots becomes prominent. Flowering does not always occur annually, and many flowers are shed without forming fruits.
Full cultivation guide →Gilbertiodendron grandiflorum
Gilbertiodendron grandiflorum
Family: Fabaceae
Gilbertiodendron grandistipulatum
Gilbertiodendron grandistipulatum
Family: Fabaceae
Gilbertiodendron ivorense
Gilbertiodendron ivorense
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Gilbertiodendron ivorense is usually found in areas with an average annual rainfall of 1,500 - 2,500mm.
Full cultivation guide →Gilbertiodendron limba
Gilbertiodendron limba
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Gilbertiodendron limba is usually found in areas with an average annual rainfall of 1,500 - 2,500mm. The seedlings grow slowly, but are tolerant of shade. Natural regeneration is abundant under mother trees.
Full cultivation guide →Gilbertiodendron mayombense
Gilbertiodendron mayombense
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.
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Gilbertiodendron splendidum
Gilbertiodendron splendidum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has one of the longest fruits in the Fabaceae, it is up to 60cm long and 13cm wide.
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