Dimorphandra wilsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
179482
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Anais Acad. Brasil. Ci.41: 239 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178811
Common Names
- Wilson's Dimorphandra
- Dimorphandra wilsonii
- Wilson Dimorphandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimorphandra wilsonii (also called Wilson's Dimorphandra, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are alternate, compound, and bipinnate, with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphandra wilsonii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphandra wilsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Dimorphandra wilsonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Dimorphandra wilsonii
Dimorphandra wilsonii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dimorphandra wilsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphandra wilsonii?
Dimorphandra wilsonii
What is the common name of Dimorphandra wilsonii?
Wilson's Dimorphandra
What is the family of Dimorphandra wilsonii?
Fabaceae
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
References
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dimorphandra wilsonii Rizzini: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.