Mezoneuron benthamianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamianum
ID:
195718
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Adansonia6: 196 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195047
Common Names
- Mezoneuron
- Benthamianum
- Bentham's Mezoneuron
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- Caesalpinia benthamiana (Baill.) Herend. & Zarucchi [valid]
Description
Mezoneuron benthamianum (also called 'Bentham's Mezoneuron', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that is native to West Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows in dry, open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mezoneuron benthamianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezoneuron benthamianum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and thin stems.
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Mezoneuron benthamianum is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil and prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mezoneuron benthamianum is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Mezoneuron benthamianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezoneuron benthamianum?
Mezoneuron benthamianum
What are the common names of Mezoneuron benthamianum?
Bentham's mezoneuron, Bentham's mezoneuron shrub
What is the natural habitat of Mezoneuron benthamianum?
Dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands
Species in the Mezoneuron genus
Mezoneuron angolense, Mezoneuron cucullatum, Mezoneuron kauaiense, Mezoneuron andamanicum, Mezoneuron benthamianum, Mezoneuron hildebrandtii, Mezoneuron sinense, Mezoneuron hymenocarpum, Mezoneuron furfuraceum, Mezoneuron latisiliquum, Mezoneuron nhatrangense, Mezoneuron pubescens, Mezoneuron sumatranum, Mezoneuron mindorense, Mezoneuron scortechinii, Mezoneuron baudouinii, Mezoneuron nitens, Mezoneuron erythrocarpum, Mezoneuron montrouzieri, Mezoneuron brachycarpum, Mezoneuron enneaphyllum, Mezoneuron rubiginosum, Mezoneuron schlechteri, Mezoneuron ouenense,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:507173-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mezoneuron benthamianum Baill.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.