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
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.
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