Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Stellfeld
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Espec. Fr. Allemao: 28 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057196
Common Names
- Moldenhawera polysperma
- Many-seeded Moldenhawera
- Many-seeded Pea Tree
Description
Moldenhawera polysperma (also called 'Polyspermous Moldenhawera' and 'Polyspermous Ironwood', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It grows to a height of about 5-10 m, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Moldenhawera polysperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in carpentry and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moldenhawera polysperma has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moldenhawera polysperma is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Moldenhawera polysperma
Moldenhawera polysperma can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Moldenhawera genus
Moldenhawera blanchetiana,
Moldenhawera floribunda,
Moldenhawera brasiliensis,
Moldenhawera lushnathiana,
Moldenhawera intermedia,
Moldenhawera polysperma,
Moldenhawera papillanthera,
Moldenhawera acuminata,
Moldenhawera emarginata,
Moldenhawera nutans,
Moldenhawera longipedicellata,
Moldenhawera congestiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family