Piptadenia amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
472393
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro1: 17 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471725
Common Names
- Piptadenia amazonica
- Amazonian Piptadenia
- Amazonian's Piptadenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia amazonica (also called 'Amazonian Piptadenia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piptadenia amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, and is used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Piptadenia amazonica is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptadenia amazonica can be propagated by seed 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 rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and plenty of light.
Where to Find Piptadenia amazonica
Piptadenia amazonica can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Brazil.
Piptadenia amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia amazonica?
Piptadenia amazonica
What is the common name of Piptadenia amazonica?
Amazonian Piptadenia
What is the natural habitat of Piptadenia amazonica?
Tropical rainforests in South America
Species in the Piptadenia genus
Piptadenia adiantoides, Piptadenia gonoacantha, Piptadenia killipii, Piptadenia paniculata, Piptadenia pteroclada, Piptadenia robusta, Piptadenia uliginosa, Piptadenia weberbaueri, Piptadenia laxipinna, Piptadenia micracantha, Piptadenia ramosissima, Piptadenia trisperma, Piptadenia affinis, Piptadenia peruviana, Piptadenia uaupensis, Piptadenia floribunda, Piptadenia minutiflora, Piptadenia anolidurus, Piptadenia buchtienii, Piptadenia cuzcoensis, Piptadenia imatacae, Piptadenia irwinii, Piptadenia santosii, Piptadenia amazonica, Piptadenia boliviana, Piptadenia macradenia, Piptadenia retusa, Piptadenia voronoffii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199621-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia amazonica Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.