Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
roseum
ID:
1063021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.74(2): 21 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062359



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium roseum
  • Roseum Barbados Tamarind
  • Roseum Tamarind


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Description

Pithecellobium roseum (also called Rose Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium roseum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pithecellobium roseum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium roseum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.

Where to Find Pithecellobium roseum

Pithecellobium roseum is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.