Piptadenia minutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
182410
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 77 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181739
Common Names
- Piptadenia Minutiflora
- Minutiflora Piptadenia
- Small-flowered Piptadenia
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- Adenopodia minutiflora (Ducke) Brenan [valid]
Description
Piptadenia minutiflora (also called small-flowered piptadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Piptadenia minutiflora is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil conditioner, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia minutiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Piptadenia minutiflora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by cuttings.
Where to Find Piptadenia minutiflora
Piptadenia minutiflora is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
Piptadenia minutiflora FAQ
What is the common name of Piptadenia minutiflora?
Minutiflora Piptadenia
What is the native range of Piptadenia minutiflora?
South America
What is the growth habit of Piptadenia minutiflora?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 15 feet 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
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia minutiflora Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.