Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amorphoides
ID:
168795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges.10: 638 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168124

Common Names

  • Honey Locust
  • Amorphoides Gleditsia
  • Gleditsia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Garugandra amorphoides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gleditsia amorphoides anacantha Burkart [valid]
  • Gleditsia amorphoides amorphoides [unknown]
  • Gleditschia amorphoides (Griseb.) Taub. [unknown]

Description

Gleditsia amorphoides (also called Amorphous Honey Locust, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gleditsia amorphoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its bark is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gleditsia amorphoides has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gleditsia amorphoides is a species of tree native to the western United States. It is a deciduous tree growing to 10–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 3–5 leaflets, each leaflet 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad. The flowers are yellow, produced in panicles. Cultivation and propagation of Gleditsia amorphoides is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil, and the plants should be spaced about 5 m apart. The plants should be watered regularly, and they should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning the tree will help to keep it healthy and shapely. Gleditsia amorphoides is a hardy tree and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Gleditsia amorphoides

Gleditsia amorphoides is found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and Texas.

Gleditsia amorphoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gleditsia amorphoides?

Gleditsia amorphoides

What is the common name of Gleditsia amorphoides?

Amorphous honey locust

What is the natural habitat of Gleditsia amorphoides?

Dry, open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.