Zapoteca filipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) H.M.Hern.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.76: 818 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184872
Common Names
- Zapoteca filipes
- Filipe's Zapoteca
- Filipe's-Zapoteca
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- Calliandra filipes Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea dimidiata Kuntze [valid]
Description
Zapoteca filipes (also called Filipe's Zapoteca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Zapoteca filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zapoteca filipes has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Zapoteca filipes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Zapoteca filipes
Zapoteca filipes is found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Zapoteca filipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zapoteca filipes?
Zapoteca filipes
Where is Zapoteca filipes found?
Zapoteca filipes is found in the Caribbean.
What is the natural habitat of Zapoteca filipes?
Zapoteca filipes is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Zapoteca genus
Zapoteca tetragona, Zapoteca caracasana, Zapoteca formosa, Zapoteca lambertiana, Zapoteca mollis, Zapoteca portoricensis, Zapoteca aculeata, Zapoteca alinae, Zapoteca andina, Zapoteca costaricensis, Zapoteca filipes, Zapoteca nervosa, Zapoteca scutellifera, Zapoteca amazonica, Zapoteca microcephala, Zapoteca tehuana, Zapoteca media, Zapoteca ravenii, Zapoteca gracilis, Zapoteca sousae, Zapoteca quichoi, Zapoteca balsasensis, Zapoteca cruzii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Zapoteca filipes (Benth.) H.M.Hern.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.