Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
194541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Beyra & Lavin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.56: 45 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193870

Common Names

  • Pictetia sulcata
  • Sulcata pictetia
  • Pictetia sulcata

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Synonyms

  • Pictetia spinifolia (Desv.) Urb. [valid]
  • Pictetia desvauxii DC. [illegitimate]
  • Ormocarpum sulcatum P.Beauv. [valid]
  • Robinia spinifolia Desv. [valid]
  • Pictetia spinifolia desvauxii Urb. [invalid]
  • Pictetia ternata DC. [valid]
  • Pictetia spinifolia ternata (DC.) Urb. [valid]
  • Pictetia spinifolia obovata Urb. [valid]
  • Pictetia spinifolia pleonophylla Urb. [valid]
  • Pictetia spinifolia elongata Urb. [valid]
  • Pictetia spinifolia monophylla Urb. & Ekman [valid]
  • Pictetia arborescens Borhidi [valid]
  • Cytisus antillanus DC. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene ternata Spreng. ex DC. [valid]
  • Ormocarpum striatum Desv. [valid]
  • Cytisus spinosus Descourt. [illegitimate]

Description

Pictetia sulcata (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 sulcata 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 sulcata 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 sulcata 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 sulcata

Pictetia sulcata is native to the islands of Tahiti and Moorea in the South Pacific. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas and canyons. It is also found in grasslands and scrublands.

Pictetia sulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pictetia sulcata?

Pictetia sulcata

What is the common name of Pictetia sulcata?

Sulcate pictetia

What is the natural habitat of Pictetia sulcata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' 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.