Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
striolatum
ID:
169261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot.24A(4): 3 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168590



Common Names

  • Striolate Leadtree
  • Striolate Pithecellobium
  • Striolate Wattle


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Description

Pithecellobium striolatum (also called Striolate Leadtree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium striolatum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that is often used as a windbreak or shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pithecellobium striolatum is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, brown seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium striolatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Pithecellobium striolatum

Pithecellobium striolatum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Pithecellobium striolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium striolatum?

Pithecellobium striolatum

What is the common name of Pithecellobium striolatum?

Striolate Pithecellobium

What is the family of Pithecellobium striolatum?

Fabaceae

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