Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stirtonii
ID:
1044137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aymard & V.González) Sch.Rodr. & A.M.G.Azevedo

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon57: 983 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043475

Common Names

  • Leptolobium stirtonii
  • Stirtonii Leptolobium
  • Stirtonii Plant

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Description

Leptolobium stirtonii (also called Stirtons Leptolobium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub with green leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leptolobium stirtonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptolobium stirtonii has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Where to Find Leptolobium stirtonii

Leptolobium stirtonii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Schütz Rodrigues (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Vicente González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.González' in the authors string.