Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
psilophylla
ID:
164933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Cowan

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164262

Common Names

  • Psilophylla Arapatiella
  • Arapatiella psilophylla
  • Psilophylla Arapatiella

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Description

Arapatiella psilophylla (also called 'Psilophylla Arapatiella', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arapatiella psilophylla is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arapatiella psilophylla has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arapatiella psilophylla is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Arapatiella psilophylla

Arapatiella psilophylla is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais. It is found in the caatinga and cerrado vegetation types.

Arapatiella psilophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arapatiella psilophylla?

Arapatiella psilophylla

What is the common name of Arapatiella psilophylla?

Arapatiella

Where is Arapatiella psilophylla found?

Arapatiella psilophylla is found in Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
John Macqueen Cowan (1892-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17516-2: Based on the initial data import