Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
leprosus
ID:
179581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pickel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo3: 161 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178910



Common Names

  • Myrocarpus leprosus
  • Leprous Myrocarpus
  • Leprous Myrocarpus Tree


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Description

Myrocarpus leprosus (also called Leprous Myrocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Myrocarpus leprosus is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as its bark is used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrocarpus leprosus is a yellow-orange puffball that blooms in the summer. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrocarpus leprosus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Myrocarpus leprosus

Myrocarpus leprosus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Myrocarpus leprosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrocarpus leprosus?

Myrocarpus leprosus

What is the common name of Myrocarpus leprosus?

Leprosus

What is the family of Myrocarpus leprosus?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family