Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
biflorum
ID:
201851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Brummitt

Source:
ildis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Regnum Veg.40: 24 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201180



Common Names

  • Ptycholobium biflorum
  • Biflorum Ptycholobium
  • Ptycholobium Biflorum


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Synonyms

  • Sylitra biflora E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Ptycholobium biflorum (also called 'Two-flowered Ptycholobium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and is covered with short, stiff hairs. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ptycholobium biflorum is used for making furniture, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ptycholobium biflorum sub. angolense (Baker) Brummitt
Ptycholobium biflorum sub. biflorum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptycholobium biflorum flowers are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptycholobium biflorum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually occurs within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ptycholobium biflorum

Ptycholobium biflorum is native to South America.

Ptycholobium biflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptycholobium biflorum?

Ptycholobium biflorum

What is the common name of Ptycholobium biflorum?

Two-flowered Ptycholobium

Where is Ptycholobium biflorum native to?

Australia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.