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
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.
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 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