Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
domingense
ID:
175789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia47: 171 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175118



Common Names

  • West Indian Locust
  • Ebano
  • Domingo Locust


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Description

Pithecellobium domingense (also called Domingense pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium domingense is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal, and its bark is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium domingense has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium domingense is a small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Pithecellobium domingense

Pithecellobium domingense is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It is also found in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Pithecellobium domingense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium domingense?

Pithecellobium domingense

What is the family of Pithecellobium domingense?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Pithecellobium domingense?

Mimosa

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