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valid
Authors:
Rizzini & A.Mattos
Source:
ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178816
Common Names
- Cristalinae Stryphnodendron
- Stryphnodendron cristalinae
- Cristalinae Stryphnodendron
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.
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 Stryphnodendron genus
Stryphnodendron adstringens,
Stryphnodendron flammatum,
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum,
Stryphnodendron guianense,
Stryphnodendron polyphyllum,
Stryphnodendron cristalinae,
Stryphnodendron foreroi,
Stryphnodendron microstachyum,
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium,
Stryphnodendron porcatum,
Stryphnodendron barbatulum,
Stryphnodendron levelii,
Stryphnodendron pumilum,
Stryphnodendron roseiflorum,
Stryphnodendron cristalinae,
Stryphnodendron foreroi,
Stryphnodendron confertum,
Stryphnodendron platyspicum,
Stryphnodendron heringeri,
Stryphnodendron sallesianum,
Stryphnodendron flavotomentosum,
Species in the Fabaceae family