Dicymbe corymbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London25: 303 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170522
Common Names
- Dicymbe corymbosa
- Cascara corymbosa
- Cascara corymbosa
Searching for Dicymbe corymbosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Thylacanthus corymbosus (Spruce ex Benth.) Baill. [valid]
Description
Dicymbe corymbosa (also called Blackbead Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to South America. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in savannas, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dicymbe corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicymbe corymbosa is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Searching for Dicymbe corymbosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicymbe corymbosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dicymbe corymbosa
Dicymbe corymbosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dicymbe corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicymbe corymbosa?
Dicymbe corymbosa
What is the common name of Dicymbe corymbosa?
Corymbose Dicymbe
What is the habitat of Dicymbe corymbosa?
Dicymbe corymbosa is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings
Species in the Dicymbe genus
Dicymbe altsonii, Dicymbe amazonica, Dicymbe heteroxylon, Dicymbe jenmanii, Dicymbe corymbosa, Dicymbe froesii, Dicymbe arenicola, Dicymbe bernardii, Dicymbe duidae, Dicymbe fraterna, Dicymbe neblinensis, Dicymbe pharangophila, Dicymbe stipitata, Dicymbe uaiparuensis, Dicymbe yutajensis, Dicymbe paruensis, Dicymbe puncticulosa, Dicymbe mollis, Dicymbe hymenaea, Dicymbe praeruptorum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dicymbe corymbosa Spruce ex Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.