Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
keyense
ID:
187780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coker

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187109



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium Keyense
  • Keyense Pithecellobium
  • Pithecellobium


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium bahamense keyense (Britton) Isely [unknown]

Description

Pithecellobium keyense (also called Key's Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a single trunk, with a rounded crown and bright green, glossy leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with other succulents.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium keyense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium keyense has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium keyense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Pithecellobium keyense

Pithecellobium keyense is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It can be found in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Pithecellobium keyense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium keyense?

Pithecellobium keyense

What is the common name of Pithecellobium keyense?

Key's pithecellobium

What is the natural habitat of Pithecellobium keyense?

Woodlands and scrublands

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