Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicarpa
ID:
1253143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verdc.) Breteler

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap.99(3): 54 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252481

Common Names

  • Prioria tenuicarpa
  • Tenuicarpa Prioria
  • Tenuicarpa

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Description

Prioria tenuicarpa (also called Slender-fruited Prioria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an erect, woody shrub with pinnately divided leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prioria tenuicarpa 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 tenuicarpa are yellow 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 tenuicarpa 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 tenuicarpa

Prioria tenuicarpa can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.