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
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.
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 Prioria genus
Prioria copaifera,
Prioria alternifolia,
Prioria balsamifera,
Prioria buchholzii,
Prioria gilbertii,
Prioria joveri,
Prioria mannii,
Prioria msoo,
Prioria oxyphylla,
Prioria micrantha,
Prioria novoguineensis,
Prioria pinnata,
Prioria platycarpa,
Prioria tenuicarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family