Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hymenaeifolium
ID:
1315375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Benth.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.3: 32 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327829



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium
  • Hymenaea-leaved Pithecellobium
  • Jurema-Branco


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Description

Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium (also called Hymenaea-Leaved Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium has been used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium

Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium can be found in the southeastern United States and Mexico.

Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium?

Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium

What is the common name of Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium?

Hymenaeifolium

What is the natural habitat of Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.