Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nicoyanum
ID:
175792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Niezgoda & Nev

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175121



Common Names

  • Nicoya Locust
  • Nicoyan Locust
  • Nicoyan Pithecellobium


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Description

Pithecellobium nicoyanum (also called Nicoyanum pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching a height of up to 6 m. It is native to the coastal areas of South Africa and Namibia. It can be found in coastal dunes, sandy soils, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium nicoyanum is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal, and its bark is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium nicoyanum has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium nicoyanum is a small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Pithecellobium nicoyanum

Pithecellobium nicoyanum is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the tropical dry forest of the Nicoya Peninsula.

Pithecellobium nicoyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium nicoyanum?

Pithecellobium nicoyanum

What is the common name of Pithecellobium nicoyanum?

Nicoyan Pithecellobium

What is the natural habitat of Pithecellobium nicoyanum?

Pithecellobium nicoyanum is native to Central America and Mexico.

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Christine J. Niezgoda (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niezgoda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200761-2: Based on the initial data import