Peltogyne prancei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.F.Silva
Source:
ildis
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica6(Suppl.): 44 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168747
Common Names
- Purpleheart
- Amazone
- Violetwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peltogyne prancei (also called Prance's Peltogyne, 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
Peltogyne prancei is used as an ornamental plant, as its wood is used to make furniture and its leaves are used to make baskets. 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
Peltogyne prancei has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, flat, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peltogyne prancei 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 Peltogyne prancei
Peltogyne prancei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Peltogyne prancei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peltogyne prancei?
Peltogyne prancei
What is the common name of Peltogyne prancei?
Prance's Peltogyne
Where is Peltogyne prancei native to?
Brazil
Species in the Peltogyne genus
Peltogyne altissima, Peltogyne angustiflora, Peltogyne campestris, Peltogyne catingae, Peltogyne excelsa, Peltogyne floribunda, Peltogyne gracilipes, Peltogyne lecointei, Peltogyne maranhensis, Peltogyne mexicana, Peltogyne paradoxa, Peltogyne purpurea, Peltogyne recifensis, Peltogyne heterophylla, Peltogyne pauciflora, Peltogyne prancei, Peltogyne subsessilis, Peltogyne discolor, Peltogyne paniculata, Peltogyne parvifolia, Peltogyne mattosiana, Peltogyne venosa, Peltogyne crenulata, Peltogyne chrysopis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Marlene Freitas da Silva (1937-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Silva' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Peltogyne prancei M.F.Silva: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.