Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
1051303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro1: 37 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050641



Common Names

  • Hymenolobium pulcherrimum
  • Pulcherrimum Hymenolobium
  • Hymenolobium


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Uses & Benefits

Hymenolobium pulcherrimum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenolobium pulcherrimum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenolobium pulcherrimum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and full sun.

Where to Find Hymenolobium pulcherrimum

Hymenolobium pulcherrimum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Fabaceae family