Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mangense
ID:
172000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 38 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171329



Common Names

  • Chloroleucon mangense
  • Mangense Chloroleucon
  • Mangense Huajillo


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium mangense (Jacq.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Feuilleea mangensis (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Enterolobium mangense (Jacq.) Fawc. & Rendle [valid]
  • Mimosa mangensis Jacq. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium marthae (Britton & Killip) Niezgoda & N [deprecated]
  • Albizzia marthae Britton & Killip [deprecated]
  • Cathormion mangensis (Jacq.) Dugand [unknown]
  • Cathormium mangense (Jacq.) Dugand [unknown]
  • Cathormion mangense (Jacq.) Dugand [valid]

Description

Chloroleucon mangense (also called Manganese Chloroleucon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It grows in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chloroleucon mangense is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chloroleucon mangense var. mathewsii (Benth.) Barneby & J.W.Grimes
Chloroleucon mangense var. vincentis (Benth.) Barneby & J.W.Grimes
Chloroleucon mangense var. leucospermum (Brandegee) Barneby & J.W.Grimes
Chloroleucon mangense var. lentiscifolium (C.Wright) Barneby & J.W.Grimes
Chloroleucon mangense var. mangense
Chloroleucon mangense var. tetrazyx Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloroleucon mangense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloroleucon mangense is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The tree should be grown in full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Chloroleucon mangense

Chloroleucon mangense is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Chloroleucon mangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloroleucon mangense?

Chloroleucon mangense

What is the common name of Chloroleucon mangense?

Chloroleucon mangense is commonly known as the 'Mangrove Chloroleucon'

Where is Chloroleucon mangense native to?

Chloroleucon mangense is native to Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.