Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
1053127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 390 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052465



Common Names

  • Leptolobium tenuifolium
  • Tenuifolium
  • Tenuifolium Leptolobium


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Description

Leptolobium tenuifolium (also called Tenuifolium Leptolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and dry montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptolobium tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties such as being an anti-inflammatory and antifungal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptolobium tenuifolium is small, yellowish-green, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown drupe containing one seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptolobium tenuifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Where to Find Leptolobium tenuifolium

Leptolobium tenuifolium is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Fabaceae family