Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
1253134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Breteler

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap.99(3): 33 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252472


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Description

Prioria mannii (also called 'Mann's Ironwood', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a wide, spreading crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its bark is smooth and gray, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Prioria mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prioria mannii are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prioria mannii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Prioria mannii

Prioria mannii can be found in South America, particularly in Colombia and Venezuela.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.