Baphia nitida | Camwood, Barwood. Originated in … Tropical Africa | Various
Baphia nitida belongs to the plant family LEGUMINOS and Genus Baphia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Baphia nitida does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Baphia nitida so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Baphia nitida camwood,barwood is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Red is the most typical color produced by Baphia nitida.
Baphia nitida can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … red
Baptisia alba | False Indigo, White Wild Indigo | Flower
Baptisia australis | Wild Indigo, False Indigo | Flower
Baptisia perfoliata | Catbells | Various
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.