Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Legum. Argent., ed. 2: 257 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179827
Common Names
- Apurimacia dolichocarpa
- Dolichocarpa apurimac
- Apurimac dolichocarpa
Synonyms
- Tephrosia dolichocarpa Griseb. [valid]
- Cracca dolichocarpa Kuntze [valid]
Description
Apurimacia dolichocarpa (also called Long-Fruited Apurimacia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It typically grows in wet forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Apurimacia dolichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apurimacia dolichocarpa has small, white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval leaves, and a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apurimacia dolichocarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Apurimacia dolichocarpa
Apurimacia dolichocarpa is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest.
Apurimacia dolichocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Apurimacia dolichocarpa?
Dolichocarpous apurimacia
What is the scientific name of Dolichocarpous apurimacia?
Apurimacia dolichocarpa
What is the habitat of Apurimacia dolichocarpa?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Apurimacia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family