Status:
valid
Authors:
Occhioni f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Bot. Kuhlmann8: 63 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278981
Common Names
- Stryphnodendron heringeri
- Heringer's Stryphnodendron
- Heringer's Barbwood
Description
Stryphnodendron heringeri (also called Heringer's Stryphnodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Stryphnodendron heringeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stryphnodendron heringeri has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stryphnodendron heringeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Stryphnodendron heringeri
Stryphnodendron heringeri is native to the Heringeri region of Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.
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