Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
romeroi
ID:
170673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mendes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 37: 161 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170002

Common Names

  • Romero's Oddoniodendron
  • Romero's Tree
  • Romero's Oak

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Description

Oddoniodendron romeroi (also called Romero's Oddoniodendron, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has white, hairy, and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oddoniodendron romeroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oddoniodendron romeroi is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oddoniodendron romeroi can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Oddoniodendron romeroi

Oddoniodendron romeroi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Oddoniodendron romeroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oddoniodendron romeroi?

Oddoniodendron romeroi

What is the common name of Oddoniodendron romeroi?

Romero's Oddoniodendron

Where is Oddoniodendron romeroi found?

Oddoniodendron romeroi is found in Mexico.

Species in the Fabaceae family