Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cynodonticum
ID:
194617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 13 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193946



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium cynodonticum
  • Dog Tooth Bean
  • White Thorn


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Description

Pithecellobium cynodonticum (also called 'Cynodont Pithecellobium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium cynodonticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium cynodonticum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, cylindrical seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium cynodonticum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pithecellobium cynodonticum

Pithecellobium cynodonticum is native to Central and South America.

Pithecellobium cynodonticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium cynodonticum?

Pithecellobium cynodonticum

What is the common name of Pithecellobium cynodonticum?

Dog-toothed Pithecellobium

What type of plant is Pithecellobium cynodonticum?

Tree

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.