Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Flora20(2 Beibl.): 117 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174277
Common Names
- Many-Leaf Stryphnodendron
- Caballero
- Caballero Blanco
Description
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum (also called Many-leaved Stryphnodendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial tree with pinnately compound leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum var. villosum Benth.
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum var. polyphyllum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum has yellow, pea-like flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum is a small, deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stryphnodendron polyphyllum
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum FAQ
What is the common name of Stryphnodendron polyphyllum?
Many-Leaf Corkwood
What is the natural range of Stryphnodendron polyphyllum?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Stryphnodendron polyphyllum?
Small to medium-sized evergreen tree
Species in the Stryphnodendron genus
Stryphnodendron adstringens,
Stryphnodendron flammatum,
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum,
Stryphnodendron guianense,
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum,
Stryphnodendron cristalinae,
Stryphnodendron foreroi,
Stryphnodendron microstachyum,
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium,
Stryphnodendron porcatum,
Stryphnodendron barbatulum,
Stryphnodendron levelii,
Stryphnodendron pumilum,
Stryphnodendron roseiflorum,
Stryphnodendron cristalinae,
Stryphnodendron foreroi,
Stryphnodendron confertum,
Stryphnodendron platyspicum,
Stryphnodendron heringeri,
Stryphnodendron sallesianum,
Stryphnodendron flavotomentosum,
Species in the Fabaceae family