Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpa
ID:
511384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4: 207 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510716

Common Names

  • Abdra brachycarpa
  • Short-Fruited Abarema
  • Short-Fruited False Tamarind

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Description

Abdra brachycarpa (also called 'Short-fruited Abdra', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has small, white flowers and small, round leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Abdra brachycarpa is used for making furniture, paper pulp, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, with a tubular corolla, up to 5 cm long. Seed: Small, black, ovoid. Seedlings: Young leaves are green, elliptic-oblong, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abrda brachycarpa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Abdra brachycarpa

Abdra brachycarpa can be found in India.

Abdra brachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abdra brachycarpa?

Abdra brachycarpa

What is the family of Abdra brachycarpa?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Abdra brachycarpa?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Abdra genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,