Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cochliacarpum
ID:
1053030

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gomes) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 59: 3 1919

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052368



Common Names

  • Cochliacarpum Leadtree
  • Blackbead
  • Pigeon Plum


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Description

Pithecellobium cochliacarpum (also called Cochliacarpum Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family. It is native to South America, where it is found in dry, sandy soils. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and thick, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium cochliacarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pithecellobium cochliacarpum is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium cochliacarpum is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can reach a height of up to 50 feet and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Pithecellobium cochliacarpum

Pithecellobium cochliacarpum can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Pithecellobium genus

Pithecellobium bahamense, Pithecellobium circinale, Pithecellobium cordifolium, Pithecellobium diversifolium, Pithecellobium furcatum, Pithecellobium macrandrium, Pithecellobium peckii, Pithecellobium striolatum, Pithecellobium velutinum, Pithecellobium excelsum, Pithecellobium hymeneaefolium, Pithecellobium hystrix, Pithecellobium domingense, Pithecellobium nicoyanum, Pithecellobium dulce, Pithecellobium unguis-cati, Pithecellobium oblongum, Pithecellobium lanceolatum, Pithecellobium winzerlingii, Pithecellobium johansenii, Pithecellobium keyense, Pithecellobium bipinnatum, Pithecellobium cynodonticum, Pithecellobium histrix, Pithecellobium bahamense, Pithecellobium cochliacarpum, Pithecellobium subglobosum, Pithecellobium nicoyanum, Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum, Pithecellobium keyense, Pithecellobium roseum, Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13012613: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Bernardino António Gomes (1768-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gomes' in the authors string.