Piptadenia pteroclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteroclada
ID:
169076
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 370 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168405
Common Names
- Pteroclada Piptadenia
- Pteroclada Piptadenia Tree
- Piptadenia Pteroclada
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- Piptadenia opacifolia Ducke [valid]
- Piptadenia pteroclada klugii J.F.Macbr. [valid]
- Pityrocarpa pteroclada (Benth.) Brenan [valid]
Description
Piptadenia pteroclada (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 pteroclada 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 pteroclada 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 pteroclada 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 pteroclada
Piptadenia pteroclada is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Central and South America.
Piptadenia pteroclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia pteroclada?
Piptadenia pteroclada
What type of plant is Piptadenia pteroclada?
Tree
Where is Piptadenia pteroclada 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 pteroclada Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.