Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
histrix
ID:
194619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1168 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193948

Common Names

  • Pithecellobium histrix
  • Porcupine Thorn
  • Hairy Thorn

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Synonyms

  • Inga hystrix A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Pithecolobium histrix (A.Rich.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Calliandra histrix (A.Rich.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Feuilleea histrix (A.Rich.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pithecolobium calliandriflorum Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Pithecellobium histrix (also called 'Hairy Pithecellobium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium histrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium histrix has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, cylindrical seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium histrix is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pithecellobium histrix

Pithecellobium histrix is native to Central and South America.

Pithecellobium histrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium histrix?

Pithecellobium histrix

What is the common name of Pithecellobium histrix?

Hairy Pithecellobium

What type of plant is Pithecellobium histrix?

Tree

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

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:514963-1: Based on the initial data import