Pomaria melanosticta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Schauer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Linnaea20: 748 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193080
Common Names
- Pomaria melanosticta
- Melanosticta Pomaria
- Pomaria Melanosticta
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- Caesalpinia melanosticta (S.Schauer) Fisher [illegitimate]
- Hoffmannseggia melanosticta (S.Schauer) A.Gray [valid]
- Caesalpinia atropunctata Eifert [invalid]
- Caesalpinia parryi (Fisher) Eifert [valid]
- Larrea parryi (Fisher) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
- Hoffmannseggia melanosticta parryi Fisher [valid]
- Hoffmannseggia parryi (Fisher) B.L.Turner [valid]
- Caesalpinia melanosticta parryi (Fisher) Fisher [valid]
- Larrea melanosticta (S.Schauer) Britton [valid]
- Hoffmannseggia melanosticta greggii Fisher [valid]
- Caesalpinia melanosticta greggii (Fisher) Fisher [valid]
- Larrea parryi (Fisher) Britton [valid]
Description
Pomaria melanosticta (also called the black-spotted pomaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It grows up to 5 m in height and has elliptic to obovate leaves. It is found in humid forests, dry deciduous forests, and in the spiny desert scrub of Madagascar.
Uses & Benefits
Pomaria melanosticta is used for its timber, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pomaria melanosticta has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pomaria melanosticta is a small shrub native to tropical Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pomaria melanosticta
Pomaria melanosticta can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Pomaria melanosticta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomaria melanosticta?
Pomaria melanosticta
What is the common name of Pomaria melanosticta?
Black-spotted Pomaria
What is the natural habitat of Pomaria melanosticta?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Pomaria genus
Pomaria austrotexana, Pomaria brachycarpa, Pomaria canescens, Pomaria fruticosa, Pomaria glandulosa, Pomaria jamesii, Pomaria melanosticta, Pomaria multijuga, Pomaria wootonii, Pomaria stipularis, Pomaria rubicunda, Pomaria parviflora, Pomaria pilosa, Pomaria lactea, Pomaria sandersonii, Pomaria burchellii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pomaria melanosticta S.Schauer: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.