Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
winzerlingii
ID:
183415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 193 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182744



Common Names

  • Pithecellobium multiflorum
  • Pithecellobium unguis-cati
  • Pithecellobium dulce


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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium brownii Standl. [valid]

Description

Pithecellobium winzerlingii (also called Winzerling's Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 5 meters in height and has a grayish-brown bark. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in savannas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium winzerlingii is often used as a source of firewood and timber for construction. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pithecellobium winzerlingii are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium winzerlingii is a hardy perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Pithecellobium winzerlingii

Pithecellobium winzerlingii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Pithecellobium winzerlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium winzerlingii?

Pithecellobium winzerlingii

What is the common name of Pithecellobium winzerlingii?

Winzerling's Pithecellobium

What is the flowering period of Pithecellobium winzerlingii?

April to June

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200836-2: Based on the initial data import