Microberlinia — 2 species

Botanical species in the genus Microberlinia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Microberlinia bisulcata

Microberlinia bisulcata

Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the lowland moist tropics. Prefers a sandy soil. This is an ectomycorrhizal species and is efficient in phosphorus recycling.

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Microberlinia brazzavillensis

Microberlinia brazzavillensis

Family: Fabaceae

Cultivation

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.

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