Piptadenia laxipinna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxipinna
ID:
169423
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.M.Barroso
Source:
ildis
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro18: 125 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168752
Common Names
- Piptadenia
- Laxipinna
- Lemonwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia laxipinna (also called Loose-Pinned Piptadenia, 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
Piptadenia laxipinna is used as an ornamental plant, as its wood is used to make furniture and its leaves are used to make baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its bark is used to treat fever and its leaves are used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia laxipinna has small, white flowers, followed by small, flat, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptadenia laxipinna is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Piptadenia laxipinna
Piptadenia laxipinna can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Piptadenia laxipinna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia laxipinna?
Piptadenia laxipinna
What is the common name of Piptadenia laxipinna?
Laxipinna Piptadenia
Where is Piptadenia laxipinna native to?
Brazil
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
Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia laxipinna G.M.Barroso: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.