Status:
valid
Authors:
G.P.Lewis
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.32: 550 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444085
Common Names
- Poecilanthe boliviana
- Bolivian Poecilanthe
- Bolivian Poecilanthe Vine
Description
Poecilanthe boliviana (also called Bolivian Pompom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Poecilanthe boliviana is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poecilanthe boliviana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poecilanthe boliviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Poecilanthe boliviana
Poecilanthe boliviana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Poecilanthe boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poecilanthe boliviana?
Poecilanthe boliviana
What is the family of Poecilanthe boliviana?
Fabaceae
Where is Poecilanthe boliviana found?
Bolivia
Species in the Poecilanthe genus
Species in the Fabaceae family