Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
platyspicum
ID:
1061771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rizzini & Heringer

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Anais Acad. Brasil. Ci. 38: 106. 1966 [31 Dec 1966]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061109

Common Names

  • Stryphnodendron platyspicum
  • Stryphnodendron
  • Platyspicum

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Uses & Benefits

Stryphnodendron platyspicum is used for timber and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stryphnodendron platyspicum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stryphnodendron platyspicum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stryphnodendron platyspicum

Stryphnodendron platyspicum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13069179: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Ezechias Heringer (1905-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heringer' in the authors string.