Prioria buchholzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Breteler
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap.99(3): 24 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252467
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prioria buchholzii (also called 'Buchholz's Ironwood', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a wide, spreading crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its bark is smooth and gray, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Prioria buchholzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Prioria buchholzii are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prioria buchholzii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Prioria buchholzii
Prioria buchholzii can be found in Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala.
Prioria buchholzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prioria buchholzii?
Prioria buchholzii
What is the common name of Prioria buchholzii?
Buchholz's prioria
What is the habitat of Prioria buchholzii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Prioria genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Prioria buchholzii (Harms) Breteler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.