Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
subglobosum
ID:
1053059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 463 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052397



Common Names

  • Subglobosum Leadtree
  • Blackbead
  • Pigeon Plum


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Description

Pithecellobium subglobosum (also called P. subglobosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a deciduous tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium subglobosum is a small tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant because of its dense foliage. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and arthritis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium subglobosum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Where to Find Pithecellobium subglobosum

Pithecellobium subglobosum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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