Piptadenia gonoacantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gonoacantha
ID:
169070
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb.59: 17 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168399
Common Names
- Gonoacantha Piptadenia
- Piptadenia Gonoacantha
- Gonoacantha Piptadenia Tree
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- Acacia gonoacantha Mart. [valid]
- Piptadenia communis Benth. [unknown]
- Pityrocarpa gonoacantha (Mart.) Brenan [valid]
- Piptadenia gonoacantha gonoacantha [unknown]
- Acacia callosa Spreng. [illegitimate]
- Piptadenia communis inermis Hassl. [unknown]
- Piptadenia gonoacantha inermis Burkart in Reitz [unknown]
Description
Piptadenia gonoacantha (also called 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 gonoacantha 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 gonoacantha 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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Piptadenia gonoacantha 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 gonoacantha
Piptadenia gonoacantha is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Central and South America.
Piptadenia gonoacantha FAQ
What is the common name of Piptadenia gonoacantha?
White-flowered piptadenia
What is the native range of Piptadenia gonoacantha?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Piptadenia gonoacantha?
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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia gonoacantha (Mart.) J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.