Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
169410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana15: 506 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168739



Common Names

  • Parapiptadenia excelsa
  • Excelsa Parapiptadenia
  • Parapiptadenia


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Synonyms

  • Piptadenia communis excelsa Griseb. [valid]
  • Piptadenia excelsa (Griseb.) Lillo [valid]
  • Piptadenia excelsa jujuyensis Lillo [valid]
  • Piptadenia excelsa tucumanensis Lillo [valid]
  • Prosopis herzogii Harms [valid]

Description

Parapiptadenia excelsa (also called Tall Parapiptadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parapiptadenia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant, as its leaves are used to make baskets and its wood is used to make furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its bark is used to treat fever and its leaves are used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parapiptadenia excelsa has small, white flowers, followed by small, flat, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parapiptadenia excelsa is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Parapiptadenia excelsa

Parapiptadenia excelsa can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Parapiptadenia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parapiptadenia excelsa?

Parapiptadenia excelsa

What is the common name of Parapiptadenia excelsa?

Excelsa Parapiptadenia

Where is Parapiptadenia excelsa native to?

Brazil

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.