Piptadenia imatacae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imatacae
ID:
185395
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Brittonia38: 227 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184724
Common Names
- Piptadenia imatacae
- Imatacae Piptadenia
- Piptadenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia imatacae (also called Imataca 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 imatacae 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 imatacae 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 imatacae is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall.
Where to Find Piptadenia imatacae
Piptadenia imatacae is native to the Caribbean region. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wetlands.
Piptadenia imatacae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia imatacae?
Piptadenia imatacae
What is the common name of Piptadenia imatacae?
Imataca Bean
What is the natural habitat of Piptadenia imatacae?
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 imatacae Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.