Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
1427920

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.