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.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-07-15 / Modified: 2025-07-17