Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
foliolosum
ID:
187742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) G.P.Lewis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Legumes Bahia: 166 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187071



Common Names

  • Chloroleucon foliolosum
  • Foliolosum Leadtree
  • Foliolosum's Leadtree


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra aristulata Rizzini [valid]
  • Pithecellobium foliolosum Benth. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium grisebachianum Harms [valid]
  • Pithecellobium oligandrum Rizzini [valid]
  • Pithecolobium foliolosum Benth. [unknown]
  • Feuilleea bahiensis Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Pithecellobium myriophyllum Malme [illegitimate]
  • Calliandra grisebachianum (Benth.) Speg. [unknown]
  • Calliandra grisebachiana (Harms) Speg. [valid]
  • Calliandra grisebachiana carolae Speg. [valid]

Description

Chloroleucon foliolosum (also called Foliolose Chloroleucon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and grows up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chloroleucon foliolosum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloroleucon foliolosum has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloroleucon foliolosum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in the spring. It is best to start the seeds indoors in a warm, moist environment and then transplant them outdoors when they are a few inches tall.

Where to Find Chloroleucon foliolosum

Chloroleucon foliolosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Chloroleucon foliolosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloroleucon foliolosum?

Chloroleucon foliolosum

What is the common name of Chloroleucon foliolosum?

Foliolose Chloroleucon

Where is Chloroleucon foliolosum native to?

Mexico, Central America, and northern South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.