Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 41 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170417
Common Names
- Caudata Dimorphandra
- Dimorphandra Caudata
- Caudata Dimorphandra
Description
Dimorphandra caudata (also called Caudate dimorphandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphandra caudata is used for timber, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dimorphandra caudata has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphandra caudata is a tropical tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Dimorphandra caudata
Dimorphandra caudata can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Dimorphandra caudata FAQ
What are the common names of Dimorphandra caudata?
Caudate Dimorphandra, Caudate Dimorphandra
What is the natural habitat of Dimorphandra caudata?
Dimorphandra caudata is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America
What are the uses of Dimorphandra caudata?
Dimorphandra caudata is used for its timber and medicinal properties
Species in the Dimorphandra genus
Dimorphandra campinarum,
Dimorphandra caudata,
Dimorphandra coccinea,
Dimorphandra conjugata,
Dimorphandra cuprea,
Dimorphandra davisii,
Dimorphandra gigantea,
Dimorphandra ignea,
Dimorphandra mediocris,
Dimorphandra polyandra,
Dimorphandra urubuensis,
Dimorphandra exaltata,
Dimorphandra gardneriana,
Dimorphandra macrostachya,
Dimorphandra mollis,
Dimorphandra parviflora,
Dimorphandra pennigera,
Dimorphandra unijuga,
Dimorphandra jorgei,
Dimorphandra loretensis,
Dimorphandra williamii,
Dimorphandra wilsonii,
Dimorphandra multiflora,
Dimorphandra pullei,
Dimorphandra vernicosa,
Dimorphandra dissimilis,
Species in the Fabaceae family