Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
194555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Beyra & Lavin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.56: 56 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193884

Common Names

  • Mucronate Pictetia
  • Mucronate Pictetia Tree
  • Mucronate Pictetia Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Belairia parvifoliola Britton [valid]
  • Belairia mucronata Griseb. [valid]
  • Belairia savannarum Bisse [valid]

Description

Pictetia mucronata (also called Pictetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pictetia mucronata is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pictetia mucronata is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pictetia mucronata is a perennial shrub that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Pictetia mucronata

Pictetia mucronata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pictetia mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pictetia mucronata?

Pictetia mucronata

What is the common name of Pictetia mucronata?

Mucronate pictetia

What is the natural habitat of Pictetia mucronata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Matt Lavin (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavin' in the authors string.
Ángela Beyra (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyra' in the authors string.