Piptadenia uliginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
169079
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & Killip
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 156 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168408
Common Names
- Uliginosa Piptadenia
- Uliginosa Piptadenia Tree
- Piptadenia Uliginosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia uliginosa (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 uliginosa is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptadenia uliginosa is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, hard, and shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single central root.
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Piptadenia uliginosa 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 uliginosa
Piptadenia uliginosa is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Central and South America.
Piptadenia uliginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia uliginosa?
Piptadenia uliginosa
What type of plant is Piptadenia uliginosa?
Tree
Where is Piptadenia uliginosa 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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia uliginosa Britton & Killip: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.