Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
parahyba
ID:
187409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) S.F.Blake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 240 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186738

Common Names

  • Parahyba Schizolobium
  • Schizolobium Tree
  • Parahyba Tree

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Synonyms

  • Schizolobium excelsum Vogel [valid]
  • Schizolobium glutinosum Tul. [valid]
  • Schizolobium kellermanii Pittier [valid]
  • Caesalpinia parahyba (Vell.) Allemao [deprecated]
  • Cassia parahyba Vell. [valid]
  • Schizolobium parahybrum (Vell.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Schizolobium parahybum (Vell.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Schizolobium amazonicum Huber ex Ducke [valid]
  • Caesalpinia parahyba Allemão [valid]
  • Schizolobium parahyba parahyba [unknown]
  • Schizolobium parahyba amazonicum (Huber ex Ducke) Barneby [valid]
  • Schizolobium excelsum amazonicum (Huber ex Ducke) Ducke ex L.O.Williams [valid]

Description

Schizolobium parahyba (also called Faveira-de-parahyba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist forests, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Schizolobium parahyba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizolobium parahyba has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seed pods. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizolobium parahyba is a fast-growing, small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seeds, which should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and can withstand some frost. Pruning should be done regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Schizolobium parahyba

Schizolobium parahyba is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.

Schizolobium parahyba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizolobium parahyba?

Schizolobium parahyba

What is the common name of Schizolobium parahyba?

Parahyba

What is the family of Schizolobium parahyba?

Fabaceae

Species in the Schizolobium genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.