Piptadenia paniculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
169075
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 338 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168404
Common Names
- Paniculate Piptadenia
- Paniculate Piptadenia Tree
- Piptadenia Paniculata
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- Pityrocarpa paniculata (Benth.) Brenan [valid]
- Piptadenia paniculata paniculata [unknown]
- Piptadenia paniculata aculeata Burkart in Reitz [unknown]
- Piptadenia paniculata aculeata Burkart [unknown]
- Piptadenia paniculata inermis K.Schum. [invalid]
Description
Piptadenia paniculata (also called false 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 paniculata 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 paniculata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptadenia paniculata 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 paniculata
Piptadenia paniculata is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Central and South America.
Piptadenia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia paniculata?
Piptadenia paniculata
What type of plant is Piptadenia paniculata?
Tree
Where is Piptadenia paniculata found?
Central America
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 paniculata Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.