Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
169013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Brenan

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 228 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168342



Common Names

  • Parapiptadenia Rigida
  • Angico Branco
  • White Angico


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Synonyms

  • Piptadenia rigida Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia angico Mart. ex Colla [valid]
  • Piptadenia rigida grandis Lindm. [valid]
  • Prosopis elegans Spreng. [valid]
  • Senegalia angico (Mart.) Seigler & Ebinger [valid]
  • Piptadenia rigida typica Lindm. [invalid]

Description

Parapiptadenia rigida (also called Rigid Parapiptadenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Parapiptadenia rigida is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parapiptadenia rigida has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parapiptadenia rigida can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Parapiptadenia rigida

Parapiptadenia rigida is native to South America, and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Parapiptadenia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parapiptadenia rigida?

Parapiptadenia rigida

What is the family of Parapiptadenia rigida?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Parapiptadenia rigida?

Rigid parapiptadenia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.