Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat.4: 187 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170528
Common Names
- Dimorphandra pennigera
- Pennig's Fustic
- Pennig's Yellowwood
Synonyms
- Dimorphandra speciosa Spruce ex Benth. [invalid]
Description
Dimorphandra pennigera (also called Bristly Bauhinia, 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
Dimorphandra pennigera 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 Dimorphandra pennigera is small and yellow in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphandra pennigera 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 Dimorphandra pennigera
Dimorphandra pennigera is native to Brazil and can be found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Dimorphandra pennigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphandra pennigera?
Dimorphandra pennigera
What is the common name of Dimorphandra pennigera?
Pen-bearing Dimorphandra
What is the habitat of Dimorphandra pennigera?
Dimorphandra pennigera is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings
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