Piptadenia micracantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micracantha
ID:
174859
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 369 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174188
Common Names
- Piptadenia micracantha
- Small-flowered Piptadenia
- Small-flowered Piptadenia Tree
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- Piptadenia loefgreniana Hoehne [unknown]
Description
Piptadenia micracantha (also called 'Micracantha piptadenia', 'Micracantha piptadenia', 'Micracantha piptadenia' among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piptadenia micracantha is used as a source of forage for livestock and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia micracantha has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptadenia micracantha can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30-45 cm (12-18 inches) when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and kept well-watered during the growing season.
Where to Find Piptadenia micracantha
Piptadenia micracantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Piptadenia micracantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia micracantha?
Piptadenia micracantha
What is the common name of Piptadenia micracantha?
Small-spined piptadenia
What is the natural habitat of Piptadenia micracantha?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia micracantha Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.