Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
169273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl.23(1): 19 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168602

Common Names

  • Velvety Bauhinia
  • Bauhinia Velutina
  • Velvety Orchid Tree

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Description

Pithecellobium velutinum (also called Velvet Leadtree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pithecellobium velutinum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pithecellobium velutinum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pithecellobium velutinum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Pithecellobium velutinum

Pithecellobium velutinum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Sonora, Chihuahua, and Sinaloa.

Pithecellobium velutinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pithecellobium velutinum?

Pithecellobium velutinum

What is the common name of Pithecellobium velutinum?

Velutinous Pithecellobium

What is the family of Pithecellobium velutinum?

Fabaceae

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.