Baphia nitida G.Lodd.
| Etymology | Genus | From Greek, baphe (dye), referring to the red dye derived from the plant |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Shiny or glossy, referring to the leaves or wood | |
| Family | Fabaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Camwood, African Sandlewood, Barwood | |
| Status | Exotic: Casual | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Africa | |
Diagnostics
This is a common cultivated shrub used as a hedge plant, and is particularly common around refuse or electrical buildings in our local residential estates. The leaves are paper-thin and glossy, with a slight incurve along the margins. The petiole is distinct which is swollen along both ends.
Commonly grown as a hedge shrub.
Glossy thin leaf.
Underside.
Swollon petiole at both ends.
Flower.
Siyang ·
2025-07-15 / Modified: 2026-02-21