Piptadenia weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
169080
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.18: 234 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168409
Common Names
- Weberbauer's Piptadenia
- Weberbauer's Piptadenia Tree
- Piptadenia Weberbaueri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia weberbaueri (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 weberbaueri is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptadenia weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri
Piptadenia weberbaueri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Piptadenia weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia weberbaueri?
Piptadenia weberbaueri
What type of plant is Piptadenia weberbaueri?
Tree
Where is Piptadenia weberbaueri 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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia weberbaueri Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.