Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cristalinae
ID:
179487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rizzini & A.Mattos

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178816

Common Names

  • Cristalinae Stryphnodendron
  • Stryphnodendron cristalinae
  • Cristalinae Stryphnodendron

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Description

Stryphnodendron cristalinae (also called Cristalina's Stryphnodendron, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are alternate, compound, and bipinnate, with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stryphnodendron cristalinae is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stryphnodendron cristalinae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stryphnodendron cristalinae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Stryphnodendron cristalinae

Stryphnodendron cristalinae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Stryphnodendron cristalinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stryphnodendron cristalinae?

Stryphnodendron cristalinae

What is the common name of Stryphnodendron cristalinae?

Cristalinae Stryphnodendron

What is the family of Stryphnodendron cristalinae?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Armando de Mattos (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Mattos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:519623-1: Based on the initial data import