Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Hochr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard.6: 274 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164068
Common Names
- Candelilla
- Candelilla Espinosa
- Candelilla Espinosa Rojo
Synonyms
- Stryphnodendron floribundum Benth. [valid]
- Acacia pulcherrima Willd. [valid]
- Mimosa pulcherrima (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
- Stryphnodendron angustum Benth. [valid]
- Stryphnodendron melinonis Sagot [valid]
- Piptadenia cobi Rizzini & A.Mattos [valid]
- Piptadenia foliolosa Benth. [valid]
- Stryphnodendron guianense floribundum (Benth.) Ducke [valid]
Description
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum (also called Beautiful 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 pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum 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 pulcherrimum
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum?
Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum
What is the family of Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Stryphnodendron pulcherrimum?
Beautiful 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