Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
phylicoides
ID:
197553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 170 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196882



Common Names

  • Amphithalea phylicoides
  • Phylicoides Thalea
  • Phylicoides Amphithalea


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Synonyms

  • Priestleya phylicoides (Eckl. & Zeyh.) F.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Amphithalea phylicoides (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be found in open woodlands, scrublands, and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amphithalea phylicoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amphithalea phylicoides has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphithalea phylicoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood.

Where to Find Amphithalea phylicoides

Amphithalea phylicoides is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western parts of the island.

Amphithalea phylicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphithalea phylicoides?

Amphithalea phylicoides

What is the common name of Amphithalea phylicoides?

Phylicoides Amphithalea

What is the family of Amphithalea phylicoides?

Fabaceae

Species in the Amphithalea genus

Amphithalea alba, Amphithalea axillaris, Amphithalea biovulata, Amphithalea bodkinii, Amphithalea concava, Amphithalea cuneifolia, Amphithalea ericifolia, Amphithalea fourcadei, Amphithalea imbricata, Amphithalea intermedia, Amphithalea micrantha, Amphithalea oppositifolia, Amphithalea phylicoides, Amphithalea sericea, Amphithalea speciosa, Amphithalea stokoei, Amphithalea tomentosa, Amphithalea violacea, Amphithalea virgata, Amphithalea williamsonii, Amphithalea perplexa, Amphithalea bowiei, Amphithalea bullata, Amphithalea cedarbergensis, Amphithalea ciliaris, Amphithalea cymbifolia, Amphithalea dahlgrenii, Amphithalea flava, Amphithalea minima, Amphithalea monticola, Amphithalea muirii, Amphithalea muraltioides, Amphithalea obtusiloba, Amphithalea pageae, Amphithalea purpurea, Amphithalea rostrata, Amphithalea spinosa, Amphithalea tortilis, Amphithalea vlokii, Amphithalea ericaefolia, Amphithalea villosa, Amphithalea maroccana, Amphithalea tapetiformis, Amphithalea esterhuyseniae, Amphithalea ornata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.