Status:
valid
Authors:
Kleinhoonte
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl.22: 417 (1925 publ. 1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164064
Common Names
- Flammulated Stryphnodendron
- Flammulated Quebracho
- Flammulated Palo Blanco
Description
Stryphnodendron flammatum (also called Flammulated Stryphnodendron, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Stryphnodendron flammatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stryphnodendron flammatum are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stryphnodendron flammatum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Stryphnodendron flammatum
Stryphnodendron flammatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Stryphnodendron flammatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stryphnodendron flammatum?
Stryphnodendron flammatum
What is the family of Stryphnodendron flammatum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Stryphnodendron flammatum?
Flammulated Stryphnodendron
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