Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latisiliquum
ID:
184194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 534 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183523



Common Names

  • Lysiloma Latisiliquum
  • Wild Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Synonyms

  • Leucaena latisiliqua (L.) Gillis [valid]
  • Acacia formosa Rich. [unknown]
  • Lysiloma bahamensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Acacia latisiliqua (L.) Willd. [valid]
  • Mimosa latisiliqua L. [valid]
  • Acacia bahamensis (Benth.) Griseb. [valid]
  • Lysiloma latisiliqua Sauvalle [unknown]
  • Lysiloma latisiliquum latifoliolatum A.Barreto & Yakovlev [valid]
  • Lysiloma bahamense Benth. [valid]
  • Lysiloma latisiliqua (L.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Albizia latisiliqua (L.) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Lysiloma latisiliquum latifoliolatum (A.Barreto & Yakovlev) Bässler [unknown]
  • Lysiloma latisiliquum latifoliolatum (A.Barreto & Yakovlev) Bässler [unknown]

Description

Lysiloma latisiliquum (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lysiloma latisiliquum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysiloma latisiliquum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysiloma latisiliquum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Lysiloma latisiliquum

Lysiloma latisiliquum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Lysiloma latisiliquum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysiloma latisiliquum?

Lysiloma latisiliquum

What is the common name of Lysiloma latisiliquum?

Wild Tamarind

What is the family of Lysiloma latisiliquum?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.