Diphysa americana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) M.Sousa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.77: 576 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210419
Common Names
- Diphysa americana
- American diphysa
- American shrub
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- Diphysa robinioides Benth. ex Benth. & Oerst. [unknown]
- Diphysa carthaginensis Benth. & Oerst. [unknown]
- Colutea americana Mill. [valid]
- Diphysa robinioides Benth. & Oerst. [valid]
Description
Diphysa americana (also called American Diphysa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diphysa americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used to make paper and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diphysa americana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diphysa americana 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 the tips of branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Diphysa americana
Diphysa americana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Diphysa americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diphysa americana?
Diphysa americana
What is the common name of Diphysa americana?
American Diphysa
What is the natural habitat of Diphysa americana?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Diphysa genus
Diphysa macrophylla, Diphysa microphylla, Diphysa minutifolia, Diphysa occidentalis, Diphysa puberulenta, Diphysa carthagenensis, Diphysa floribunda, Diphysa spinosa, Diphysa racemosa, Diphysa suberosa, Diphysa punctata, Diphysa thurberi, Diphysa villosa, Diphysa vesicaria, Diphysa echinata, Diphysa macrocarpa, Diphysa sennoides, Diphysa americana, Diphysa humilis, Diphysa yucatanensis, Diphysa sennoides, Diphysa thurberi, Diphysa paucifoliolata, Diphysa ormocarpoides,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Diphysa americana (Mill.) M.Sousa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.