Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
excelsum
ID:
174872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Flora20(2 Beibl.): 115 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174201



Common Names

  • Tall Pithecellobium
  • Tall Acacia
  • Tall Bean


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium candidum (Kunth) Benth. [valid]
  • Inga excelsa Kunth [valid]
  • Feuilleea excelsa (Mart.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inga candida Kunth [valid]

Description

Pithecellobium excelsum (also called 'Tall Pithecellobium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the legume family. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has a medium-sized, spreading canopy and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium excelsum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium excelsum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium excelsum can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30-45 cm (12-18 inches) when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and kept well-watered during the growing season.

Where to Find Pithecellobium excelsum

Pithecellobium excelsum is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Pithecellobium excelsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium excelsum?

Pithecellobium excelsum

What is the common name of Pithecellobium excelsum?

Tall pithecellobium

What is the family of Pithecellobium excelsum?

Fabaceae

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.