Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgilioides
ID:
165167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 376 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164496



Common Names

  • Virgilioides bowdichia
  • Bowdichia virgilioides
  • Bowdichia virgilioides


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Synonyms

  • Sebipira virgilioides (Kunth) A.Lyons [valid]
  • Bowdichia kuhlmannii Ducke [unknown]
  • Bowdichia parvifolia Gleason [unknown]
  • Bowdichia sebipira Steud. [valid]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides ferruginea (Vogel) Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides major (Mart.) Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Bowdichia pubescens Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides ferruginea (Vogel) Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides glabrata Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides pubescens Benth. [valid]
  • Cebipira virgiliodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sebipira ferruginea Vogel [unknown]
  • Sebipira major Mart. [unknown]
  • Bowdichia brevipes Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia densiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia floribunda Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia major (Mart.) Benth. [valid]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides virgilioides [unknown]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides villosa Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Bowdichia major fruticosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Bowdichia virgilioides tomentosa Pilg. [unknown]
  • Bowdichia ferruginea (Vogel) Walp. [unknown]

Description

Bowdichia virgilioides (also called Virgilioides, 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

Bowdichia virgilioides 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 Bowdichia virgilioides is a small, yellow 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

Bowdichia virgilioides is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bowdichia virgilioides

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

Bowdichia virgilioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bowdichia virgilioides?

Bowdichia virgilioides

What is the common name of Bowdichia virgilioides?

Virgil's Bowdichia

Where is Bowdichia virgilioides found?

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

Species in the Bowdichia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family