Species:
obliquifoliolatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Sem. Agric. Yangambi67: 868 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175079
Common Names
- Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum
- Oblique-leaved Pithecellobium
- Oblique-leafed Pithecellobium
Description
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum (also called Oblique-leaved Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m in height. It is found in dry, coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum has white 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum FAQ
What are the common names of Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum?
Oblique-Leafed Pithecellobium
What is the growth habit of Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum?
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum is a shrub or small tree.
What is the native range of Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum?
Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum is native to Central 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