Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prouacensis
ID:
165165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane, Suppl.: 38 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164494



Common Names

  • Prouacensis bocoa
  • Bocoa prouacensis
  • Bocoa prouacensis


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Synonyms

  • Swartzia minutiflora Kleinhoonte [valid]
  • Swartzia prouacensis (Aubl.) Amshoff [valid]
  • Bocoa edulis Baill. [valid]
  • Bocoa guianensis Steud. [invalid]
  • Gajanus lanceolata Kuntze [valid]
  • Gajanus edulis (Baill.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gajanus guianensis Kuntze [valid]
  • Gajanus prouacensis (Aubl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Bocoa prouacensis (also called Prouacensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bocoa prouacensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bocoa prouacensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Bocoa prouacensis can be done through seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Tissue culture can be used to propagate large numbers of plants quickly.

Where to Find Bocoa prouacensis

Bocoa prouacensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America.

Bocoa prouacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bocoa prouacensis?

Bocoa prouacensis

What is the common name of Bocoa prouacensis?

Prouac's Bocoa

Where is Bocoa prouacensis found?

It is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family