Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ulei
ID:
169432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Arroyo & Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia25: 398 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168761

Common Names

  • Poecilanthe ulei
  • Ule's Tree
  • Ule's Wood

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Synonyms

  • Machaerium ulei Harms [valid]

Description

Poecilanthe ulei (also called Ule's Poecilanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poecilanthe ulei is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and for firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poecilanthe ulei is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poecilanthe ulei is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Poecilanthe ulei

Poecilanthe ulei is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, and can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais.

Poecilanthe ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poecilanthe ulei?

Poecilanthe ulei

What is the common name of Poecilanthe ulei?

Ule's Poecilanthe

Where is Poecilanthe ulei native to?

Brazil

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Mary Therese Kalin Arroyo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arroyo' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.