Peltophorum africanum
African Black Wattle, African Blackwood
Other regional names: African Wattle +5 more
- African Wattle
- Black Wattle
- Natal Wattle
- Rhodesian Black Wattle
- Rhodesian Wattle
- Weeping Wattle
Also known as: Baryxylum africanum (Sond.) Pierre +1 more
- Baryxylum africanum (Sond.) Pierre
- Brasilettia africana (Sond.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Peltophorum africanum (commonly known as African Black Wattle or African Blackwood) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania