Piptadenia cuzcoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
185394
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia38: 226 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184723
Common Names
- Piptadenia cuzcoensis
- Cuzcoensis Piptadenia
- Piptadenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia cuzcoensis (also called Cuzco Piptadenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piptadenia cuzcoensis is used as a cover crop and forage crop. It is also used for green manure and as a soil-improving crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia cuzcoensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and two true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptadenia cuzcoensis is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Piptadenia cuzcoensis
Piptadenia cuzcoensis is native to the Andes region of South America. It can be found in high-altitude grasslands and shrublands.
Piptadenia cuzcoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia cuzcoensis?
Piptadenia cuzcoensis
What is the common name of Piptadenia cuzcoensis?
Cuzco Bean
What is the natural habitat of Piptadenia cuzcoensis?
Dry tropical forests and scrublands
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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia cuzcoensis Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.