Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A, Sci. Nat.16: 354 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199347
Common Names
- Philenoptera cyanescens
- Cyanescens Philenoptera
- Cyanescens Tree
Synonyms
- Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth. [valid]
- Robinia cyanescens Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
- Robinia cyanescens Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
Description
Philenoptera cyanescens (also called 'Blue-flowered Philenoptera', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with blue flowers and yellow-green leaves. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Philenoptera cyanescens is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, as well as for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philenoptera cyanescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small and round, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philenoptera cyanescens is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Philenoptera cyanescens
Philenoptera cyanescens can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Philenoptera cyanescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philenoptera cyanescens?
Philenoptera cyanescens
What is the common name of Philenoptera cyanescens?
Blue-leaved Philenoptera
What is the growth habit of Philenoptera cyanescens?
Philenoptera cyanescens is a shrub with an upright growth habit.
Species in the Philenoptera genus
Philenoptera cyanescens,
Philenoptera laxiflora,
Philenoptera wankieensis,
Philenoptera sutherlandii,
Philenoptera katangensis,
Philenoptera kanurii,
Philenoptera eriocalyx,
Philenoptera nelsii,
Philenoptera pallescens,
Philenoptera violacea,
Philenoptera bussei,
Species in the Fabaceae family