Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
goiasana
ID:
1427921

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.P.Lewis

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.32: 548 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444086

Common Names

  • Poecilanthe goiasana
  • Goias Poecilanthe
  • Goias Poecilanthe Vine

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Description

Poecilanthe goiasana (also called Goias Pompom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central and South America 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 goiasana 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 goiasana 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 goiasana 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 goiasana

Poecilanthe goiasana can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Poecilanthe goiasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poecilanthe goiasana?

Poecilanthe goiasana

What is the family of Poecilanthe goiasana?

Fabaceae

Where is Poecilanthe goiasana found?

Brazil

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

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