Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
180126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) H.M.Hern.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.73: 758 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179455



Common Names

  • Portoricensis Zapotec
  • Portoricensis Zapote
  • Zapoteca portoricensis


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Synonyms

  • Calliandra portoricensis (Jacq.) Benth. [valid]
  • Mimosa portoricensis Jacq. [valid]
  • Lysiloma marchiana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Acacia portoricensis (Jacq.) Willd. [valid]
  • Feuilleea portoricensis (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa guineensis Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
  • Acacia alba Colla [unknown]
  • Anneslia portoricensis (Jacq.) Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Anneslia portoricensis Britton [unknown]

Description

Zapoteca portoricensis (also called Portoricensis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Puerto Rico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zapoteca portoricensis is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zapoteca portoricensis sub. flavida (Urb.) H.M.Hern.
Zapoteca portoricensis sub. portoricensis
Zapoteca portoricensis sub. pubicarpa H.M.Hern.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zapoteca portoricensis are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with leaves that are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zapoteca portoricensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer. The plant can be divided in spring.

Where to Find Zapoteca portoricensis

Zapoteca portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Zapoteca portoricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zapoteca portoricensis?

Zapoteca portoricensis

What is the common name of Zapoteca portoricensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca portoricensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.