Piptadenia adiantoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adiantoides
ID:
169067
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.59: 17 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168396
Common Names
- Adiantoides Piptadenia
- Piptadenia Adiantoides
- Adiantoides Piptadenia Tree
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- Piptadenia fruticosa (Mart.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Piptadenia laxa Benth. [valid]
- Acacia adiantoides Spreng. [valid]
- Mimosa fruticosa Vell. [valid]
- Piptadenia laxa pubescens Benth. [valid]
- Pityrocarpa adiantoides (Spreng.) Brenan [valid]
- Piptadenia latifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Acacia fruticosa Mart. [unknown]
- Pityrocarpa fruticosa (Mart.) Brenan [unknown]
- Piptadenia fruticosa (Vell.) Angely [illegitimate]
Description
Piptadenia adiantoides (also called false koa, among many other common names) is a tree native to tropical South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piptadenia adiantoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia adiantoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptadenia adiantoides 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 Piptadenia adiantoides
Piptadenia adiantoides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as canyons and hillsides.
Piptadenia adiantoides FAQ
What is the common name of Piptadenia adiantoides?
White-flowered piptadenia
What is the native range of Piptadenia adiantoides?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Piptadenia adiantoides?
It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 10 m tall
Species in the Piptadenia genus
Piptadenia adiantoides, Piptadenia gonoacantha, Piptadenia killipii, Piptadenia paniculata, Piptadenia pteroclada, Piptadenia robusta, Piptadenia uliginosa, Piptadenia weberbaueri, Piptadenia laxipinna, Piptadenia micracantha, Piptadenia ramosissima, Piptadenia trisperma, Piptadenia affinis, Piptadenia peruviana, Piptadenia uaupensis, Piptadenia floribunda, Piptadenia minutiflora, Piptadenia anolidurus, Piptadenia buchtienii, Piptadenia cuzcoensis, Piptadenia imatacae, Piptadenia irwinii, Piptadenia santosii, Piptadenia amazonica, Piptadenia boliviana, Piptadenia macradenia, Piptadenia retusa, Piptadenia voronoffii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia adiantoides (Spreng.) J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.