Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
1060685

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Collett & Hemsl.) Thoth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal19: 132 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060023

Common Names

  • Piliostigma
  • Tortuosum
  • Twisted Piliostigma

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Description

Piliostigma tortuosum (also called twisted piliostigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is a shrub native to tropical Africa, growing in a variety of habitats. It has trifoliate leaves and produces clusters of yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Piliostigma tortuosum is a legume tree native to Africa. It is used for timber and fuel, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piliostigma tortuosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piliostigma tortuosum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Piliostigma tortuosum

Piliostigma tortuosum is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.
K. Thothathri (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoth.' in the authors string.