Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulicola
ID:
1515239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.P.Queiroz & D.B.O.S.Cardoso) D.B.O.S.Cardoso

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity13(1): 28 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002859

Common Names

  • Ctenodon sabulicola
  • Sabulicola Ctenodon
  • Ctenodon Sabulicola

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Description

Ctenodon sabulicola (also called Ctenodon-de-areia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with entire margins. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are globose and red. It is found in humid forests, in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenodon sabulicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture making and for firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ctenodon sabulicola is a small yellow bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenodon sabulicola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot and some roots. The divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Ctenodon sabulicola

Ctenodon sabulicola can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Ctenodon sabulicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenodon sabulicola?

Ctenodon sabulicola

What is the common name of Ctenodon sabulicola?

N/A

Where is Ctenodon sabulicola found?

Mexico

Species in the Ctenodon genus

Ctenodon racemosus, Ctenodon lewisianus, Ctenodon lorentzianus, Ctenodon riedelianus, Ctenodon scoparius, Ctenodon sabulicola, Ctenodon rosei, Ctenodon priscoanus, Ctenodon podocarpus, Ctenodon pleuronervius, Ctenodon simulans, Ctenodon soniae, Ctenodon petraeus, Ctenodon paucifoliolatus, Ctenodon paucifolius, Ctenodon paniculatus, Ctenodon palmeri, Ctenodon oroboides, Ctenodon niveus, Ctenodon nicaraguensis, Ctenodon pinetorus, Ctenodon vogelii, Ctenodon simplicifolius, Ctenodon warmingii, Ctenodon viscidulus, Ctenodon vigil, Ctenodon venezolanus, Ctenodon veadeiranus, Ctenodon tumbezensis, Ctenodon tenuis, Ctenodon sousae, Ctenodon weberbaueri, Ctenodon nanus, Ctenodon lacabuendianus, Ctenodon matosii, Ctenodon martii, Ctenodon acapulcensis, Ctenodon marginatus, Ctenodon afranianus, Ctenodon lyonnetii, Ctenodon benthamii, Ctenodon langlassei, Ctenodon bradei, Ctenodon interruptus, Ctenodon brasilianus, Ctenodon mucronulatus, Ctenodon brevipes, Ctenodon leptostachyus, Ctenodon carichanicus, Ctenodon carvalhoi,

Species in the Fabaceae family