Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
furcatum
ID:
169160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.5: 106 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168489

Common Names

  • Forked Leadtree
  • Forked Catclaw
  • Forked Cat's Claw

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea furcata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Pithecellobium furcatum (also called Forked Pithecellobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry, open forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium furcatum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium furcatum has small, yellow flowers with white centers, and the seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium furcatum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Pithecellobium furcatum

Pithecellobium furcatum is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Pithecellobium furcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium furcatum?

Pithecellobium furcatum

What is the common name of Pithecellobium furcatum?

Forked Pithecellobium

What is the natural habitat of Pithecellobium furcatum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Pithecellobium genus

Pithecellobium bahamense, Pithecellobium circinale, Pithecellobium cordifolium, Pithecellobium diversifolium, Pithecellobium furcatum, Pithecellobium macrandrium, Pithecellobium peckii, Pithecellobium striolatum, Pithecellobium velutinum, Pithecellobium excelsum, Pithecellobium hymeneaefolium, Pithecellobium hystrix, Pithecellobium domingense, Pithecellobium nicoyanum, Pithecellobium dulce, Pithecellobium unguis-cati, Pithecellobium oblongum, Pithecellobium lanceolatum, Pithecellobium winzerlingii, Pithecellobium johansenii, Pithecellobium keyense, Pithecellobium bipinnatum, Pithecellobium cynodonticum, Pithecellobium histrix, Pithecellobium bahamense, Pithecellobium cochliacarpum, Pithecellobium subglobosum, Pithecellobium nicoyanum, Pithecellobium obliquifoliolatum, Pithecellobium keyense, Pithecellobium roseum, Pithecellobium hymenaeifolium,

Species in the Fabaceae family