Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piscipula
ID:
169088

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sarg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Gard. & Forest4: 436 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168417

Common Names

  • Piscidia Piscipula
  • Fish Poison Tree
  • Jamaican Dogwood

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Synonyms

  • Ichthyomethia communis S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Ichthyomethia piscipula (L.) Hitchc. [valid]
  • Ichthyomethia piscipula typica Stehlé & Quentin [invalid]
  • Piscidia communis (S.F.Blake) I.M.Johnst. [valid]
  • Piscidia erythrina L. [illegitimate]
  • Piscidia inebrians Medik. [valid]
  • Piscidia toxicaria Salisb. [valid]
  • Erythrina piscipula L. [valid]
  • Robinia alata Mill. [valid]
  • Erythrina piscidioides Sweet [valid]
  • Piscipula erythrina (L.) Loefl. [unknown]

Description

Piscidia piscipula (also called fishpoison tree, among many other common names) is a tree native to the Caribbean. It grows in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Piscidia piscipula 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 Piscidia piscipula 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Piscidia piscipula 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 Piscidia piscipula

Piscidia piscipula is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It can be found in tropical dry forests, mangrove forests, and coastal areas.

Piscidia piscipula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piscidia piscipula?

Piscidia piscipula

What type of plant is Piscidia piscipula?

Tree

Where is Piscidia piscipula found?

Central America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarg.' in the authors string.