Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
retusa
ID:
1427913

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) P.G.Ribeiro, Seigler & Ebinger

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytologia102: 2 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444078



Common Names

  • Piptadenia retusa
  • Retusa Piptadenia
  • Retusa Piptadenia Tree


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Description

Piptadenia retusa (also called Retuse Piptadenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Piptadenia retusa is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piptadenia retusa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptadenia retusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Piptadenia retusa

Piptadenia retusa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Piptadenia retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptadenia retusa?

Piptadenia retusa

What is the family of Piptadenia retusa?

Fabaceae

Where is Piptadenia retusa found?

South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.
Petala Gomes Ribeiro (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Ribeiro' in the authors string.