Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
195541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Lavin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr.37: 77 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194870

Common Names

  • Poitea
  • Graceful Poitea
  • Slender Poitea

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Synonyms

  • Notodon gracilis (Griseb.) Urb. [valid]
  • Notodon roigii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Notodon savannarum Britton [unknown]
  • Corynella gracilis Griseb. [valid]
  • Fagara gracilis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Notodon cayensis Britton & Wilson [deprecated]
  • Notodon savannanum Britton & Wilson [unknown]
  • Bembicidium cubense Rydb. [valid]
  • Notodon roigii Britton & Wilson [valid]
  • Fagara gracilis Griseb. [deprecated]
  • Notodon cayensis Britton & P.Wilson [valid]
  • Notodon savannarum Britton & P.Wilson [valid]
  • Zanthoxylum gracile Sauvalle [unknown]

Description

Poitea gracilis (also called Slender Poitea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a spreading, multi-stemmed habit and pinnate leaves with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Poitea gracilis is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poitea gracilis is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poitea gracilis is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Poitea gracilis

Poitea gracilis can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Poitea gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poitea gracilis?

Poitea gracilis

What are the common names of Poitea gracilis?

Graceful Poitea

What is the natural habitat of Poitea gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Matt Lavin (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavin' in the authors string.