Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
174907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. ex Spreng.) C.Presl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot.1: 16 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174236

Common Names

  • Poeppigia procera
  • Tall Poeppigia
  • Tall Granadillo

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Synonyms

  • Poeppigia excelsa A.Rich. [valid]
  • Poeppigia ferruginea Tul. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia procera Poepp. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Ramirezia cubensis A.Rich. [valid]
  • Poeppigia procera procera [unknown]

Description

Poeppigia procera (also called Poeppigia procera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Poeppigia procera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other items. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poeppigia procera has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poeppigia procera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Poeppigia procera

Poeppigia procera is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Poeppigia procera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poeppigia procera?

Poeppigia procera

What are the common names of Poeppigia procera?

Tall poeppigia, Tall poeppigia

What is the habitat of Poeppigia procera?

It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests and disturbed areas in Central and South America

Species in the Poeppigia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.