Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
172026

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 32 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171355

Common Names

  • Cojoba rufescens
  • Rufescent Cojoba
  • Rufescent Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium rufescens (Benth.) Pittier [valid]
  • Inga rufescens Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea rufescens (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Pithecellobium rufescens rufescens [unknown]
  • Cojoba rufescens rufescens [unknown]
  • Cojoba tubulifera (Benth.) Britton [deprecated]
  • Pithecolobium davidsoniae Standl. [unknown]
  • Feuilleea darienensis (Seem.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cojoba rufescens (also called Red Cojoba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical dry forests. It has pinnate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cojoba rufescens is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cojoba rufescens sub. tubulifera (Benth.) N.Zamora
Cojoba rufescens sub. rufescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cojoba rufescens is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cojoba rufescens is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 m (49 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Cojoba rufescens

Cojoba rufescens can be found in tropical rainforests in Central America.

Cojoba rufescens FAQ

What is the common name of Cojoba rufescens?

Rufescent Cojoba

What is the growth habit of Cojoba rufescens?

It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 15 m tall.

What is the native range of Cojoba rufescens?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.