Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
johansenii
ID:
185500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods16: 47 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184829



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium Johansenii
  • Johansen's Leadtree
  • Johansen's Leadwood


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium telense Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Pithecellobium telense Britton [valid]

Description

Pithecellobium johansenii (also called Johansen's Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical rainforests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium johansenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium johansenii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium johansenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Pithecellobium johansenii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pithecellobium johansenii

Pithecellobium johansenii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pithecellobium johansenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium johansenii?

Pithecellobium johansenii

What is the common name of Pithecellobium johansenii?

Johansen's Pithecellobium

What is the natural habitat of Pithecellobium johansenii?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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