Stryphnodendron levelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
levelii
ID:
1050372
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.10(1): 144 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049710
Common Names
- Level's Stryphnodendron
- Level's Velvetpod
- Level's False-Acacia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stryphnodendron levelii (also called 'Caracolillo', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are alternate, oblong, and entire. It is found in tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, usually on limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Stryphnodendron levelii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stryphnodendron levelii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stryphnodendron levelii is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Stryphnodendron levelii
Stryphnodendron levelii is native to Mexico and Central America.
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
References
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247379-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Stryphnodendron levelii R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.