Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
1063354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 133 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062692



Common Names

  • Pineda incana
  • Incana Pineda
  • Hoary Pineda


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Description

Pineda incana (also called Pineda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry forests, coastal forests, and disturbed areas. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Pineda incana is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pineda incana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pineda incana is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be planted out in the autumn or winter.

Where to Find Pineda incana

Pineda incana can be found in the forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Pineda genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13200253: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.