Poecilanthe itapuana G.P.Lewis

Species

Angiosperms > Fabales > Fabaceae > Poecilanthe

Characteristics

A hermaphrodite deciduous tree. It grows 5m high.
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Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 5.0
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Nitrogen fixer rhizobia
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Environment

Coastal rainforest, often on sand dunes and always favouring sandy soils, often with a high water table.
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Usage

Uses wood
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.
Mode seedlings
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Germination treatment soaking
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Distribution

Poecilanthe itapuana world distribution map, present in Brazil

Conservation status

Poecilanthe itapuana threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283445-2
WFO ID wfo-0001280013
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Synonyms

Poecilanthe itapuana