Baphia Nitida Lodd.
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Baphia Nitida Lodd.
Height
1.5meter
Baphia Nitida Lodd.
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Common Name: | Camwood, African Sandlewood, Barwood |
Baphia nitida, which is commonly known as Camwood is a shrub that is commonly cultivated as hedge especially around schools. It has glossy dark green leaves and attractive white pea-like flowers.
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small to medium sized shrub, about to grow up to about 4 - 5 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Smooth, green leaves are oval-shaped, measuring about 10 - 15 cm long. |
| Flowers | Flowers white, pea-like and fragrant, having a bright yellow centre. |
| Fruit | Fruits are pods, usually contains 2 - 4 brown, flat seeds. |
| Cultivation | In Singapore, this species is often grown as a hedge around schools. |
| Etymology | Genus Baphia refers to using the heartwood of the plant to extract a red dye. Species nitida refers to the wood having a polished surface. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products: A red or reddish brown dye can be extracted from the heartwood. In Singapore, the wood was once commonly used to make walking sticks. |
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Fragrant Plant
Shrub