Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
174877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.12: t. 1168 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174206



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium Hystrix
  • Hystrix Pithecellobium
  • Hystrix Guar


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra hystrix (A.Rich.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pithecellobium calliandriflorum C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Feuilleea hystrix (A.Rich.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inga histrix A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pithecellobium hystrix (also called 'Spiny 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 hystrix is used for making furniture, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for controlling erosion and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium hystrix has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium hystrix 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 hystrix

Pithecellobium hystrix can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Pithecellobium hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium hystrix?

Pithecellobium hystrix

What is the common name of Pithecellobium hystrix?

Bristly pithecellobium

What is the family of Pithecellobium hystrix?

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:514963-1: Based on the initial data import