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yellowwood
Scientific Name: Afrocarpus falcatus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Category: Gymnosperm
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About Yellowwood
The term "Yellowwood" refers to several different species of trees, as well as various businesses and locations using the name. It's important to note that "Yellowood" (with two "o"s) is also a registered trademark for fingerboard products.
Considerations for Pets
- Several Yellowwood species, such as Cladrastis kentukea, belong to the legume family. While legumes are often safe for pets in moderation, it's always best to monitor for any adverse reactions.
Considerations for Children
- Some Yellowwood species are trees, growing to considerable size and potentially producing seed pods.
- Cladrastis kentukea has drooping clusters of flowers. While visually appealing, children should be supervised around flowering plants to prevent ingestion or contact with pollen.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Cladrastis kentukea: Kentucky Yellowwood, American Yellowwood
- Podocarpus latifolius: Broad-leaved Yellowwood, Real Yellowwood (Afrikaans: Opregte-geelhout, Northern Sotho: Mogbagba, Xhosa: Umcheya, Zulu: Various - as indicated in the original text)
- Flindersia xanthoxyla: Yellowwood (a shrub or small tree of New Zealand)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Cladrastis kentukea: Synonyms include C. lutea and C. tinctoria. Belongs to the legume family.
- Flindersia xanthoxyla: Belongs to the Rutaceae family.
- Podocarpus latifolius: Is the real yellowwood species of South Africa.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cladrastis kentukea is native to the Southeastern United States, particularly Eastern Kentucky and the Bluegrass region along the Kentucky River palisades.
- Podocarpus latifolius is widespread in South Africa and has been present in the region for over 100 million years, found from Table Mountain and beyond.
- Flindersia xanthoxyla, also referred to as yellowwood, is native to New Zealand.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cladrastis kentukea is a medium-growing, deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown.
- Podocarpus latifolius is a valued timber tree in South Africa.
Other Information
- The heartwood of some Yellowwood species is a muted to brilliant yellow color and can be used to yield a yellow dye.
- Yellowwood is considered to have one of the best flowering displays among trees, with white and pink drooping flowers.
- Leaf characteristics include: broad, flat leaves, compound leaves, pinnately compound margins, smooth singly compound leaflet not tapered to v-shaped point at both ends.
Resources
- TripAdvisor features reviews and photos of Yellowwood State Forest in Nashville, Indiana.