Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
194554

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana10: 97 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193883



Common Names

  • Margined Pictetia
  • Margined Pictetia Tree
  • Margined Pictetia Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Pictetia cubensis Bisse [valid]
  • Pictetia sessilifolia C.Wright ex Greenm. [valid]

Description

Pictetia marginata (also called Pictetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pictetia marginata is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pictetia marginata is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pictetia marginata is a perennial shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Pictetia marginata

Pictetia marginata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pictetia marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pictetia marginata?

Pictetia marginata

What is the common name of Pictetia marginata?

Marginate pictetia

What is the natural habitat of Pictetia marginata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family