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
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.
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 Poecilanthe genus
Species in the Fabaceae family