Nissolia chiapensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia31: 427 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168733
Common Names
- Nissolia chiapensis
- Chiapas Nissolia
- Nissolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nissolia chiapensis (also called Chiapas Nissolia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nissolia chiapensis is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is used for timber, fuel, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nissolia chiapensis is a small, yellow, globular head with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and slightly curved legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a small, white, hairy stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nissolia chiapensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Nissolia chiapensis
Nissolia chiapensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Nissolia chiapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nissolia chiapensis?
Nissolia chiapensis
What is the common name of Nissolia chiapensis?
Chiapas Nissolia
Where is Nissolia chiapensis native to?
Mexico
Species in the Nissolia genus
Nissolia hintonii, Nissolia laxior, Nissolia leiogyne, Nissolia montana, Nissolia pringlei, Nissolia setosa, Nissolia chiapensis, Nissolia fruticosa, Nissolia platycalyx, Nissolia platycarpa, Nissolia schottii, Nissolia wislizeni, Nissolia microptera, Nissolia gentryi, Nissolia ruddiae, Nissolia longiloba, Nissolia tomentosa, Nissolia vincentina, Nissolia weberbaueri, Nissolia blanchetiana, Nissolia peruviana, Nissolia chacoensis, Nissolia klugii, Nissolia latisiliqua, Nissolia longiflora, Nissolia acutifolia, Nissolia brasiliensis, Nissolia nigricans, Nissolia bracteosa, Nissolia rondonensis, Nissolia subulata, Nissolia stipulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Nissolia chiapensis Rudd: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.