Piptadenia robusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
169077
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Arb. Arbust. Venez.6-8: 85 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168406
Common Names
- Robust Piptadenia
- Robust Piptadenia Tree
- Piptadenia Robusta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia robusta (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 robusta is used as a fuelwood, timber, and for making charcoal. It is also used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for fodder and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia robusta 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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Piptadenia robusta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Piptadenia robusta
Piptadenia robusta is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Central and South America.
Piptadenia robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia robusta?
Piptadenia robusta
What type of plant is Piptadenia robusta?
Tree
Where is Piptadenia robusta 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
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia robusta Pittier: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.