Mazhar Botanic Garden

Colophospermum mopane J.Léonard

Butterfly tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001171
Common name: Butterfly tree
English name: Balsam tree, Mopane
Native: Southern Africa
Country: Southern africa
(PGR): Very rare

Deciduous Shrub  or small tree leaves bifoliate, butterfly -shaped flowers small, greenish-white or yellowish, arranged in short pendant clusters or racemes near the ends of the branches fruits pods indehiscent, flattened, kidney-shaped, covered in sticky resin glands

Ornamental tree, Food, the leaves fodder for livestock . Mopane wood is highly valued for building materials due to its durability and resistance to termites. excellent firewood. charcoal. 

Hardwickia mopane JKirk ex Benth 

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Texture: Calcareous Dry Heavy clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5-8.5

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