Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
194661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.72(2): 55 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193990

Common Names

  • Cojoba
  • Ebony
  • Tropical Ebony

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Synonyms

  • Pithecellobium impressum Urb. [valid]
  • Pithecellobium filipes (Vent.) Benth. [valid]
  • Inga filipes Vent. [valid]
  • Samanea valeuriana Alain [valid]
  • Samanea filipes (Vent.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Feuilleea filipes (Vent.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Cojoba filipes (also called 'Filipe's Cojoba', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cojoba filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cojoba filipes produces small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cojoba filipes is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cojoba filipes

Cojoba filipes can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Cojoba filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cojoba filipes?

Cojoba filipes

What is the common name of Cojoba filipes?

Coyolillo

What is the family of Cojoba filipes?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.