Hymenaea verrucosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaertn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl.2: 306 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168651
Common Names
- Honey-pod Tree
- Stinking-pod Tree
- Stinking Cedar
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- Trachylobium verrucosum (Gaertn.) Oliv. [valid]
- Trachylobium hornemannianum Hayne [valid]
- Hymenaea gaertneriana D.Dietr. [valid]
- Hymenaea hayneana D.Dietr. [valid]
- Hymenaea hornemanniana (Hayne) D.Dietr. [valid]
- Hymenaea lamarckiana D.Dietr. [valid]
- Trachylobium gaertnerianum Hayne [valid]
- Trachylobium lamarckeanum Hayne [valid]
- Trachylobium mossambicense Klotzsch [valid]
Description
Hymenaea verrucosa (also called Verrucose hymenaea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenaea verrucosa is used in the production of furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and charcoal. The wood is also used in the production of paper, and the bark is used in tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenaea verrucosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings of Hymenaea verrucosa are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenaea verrucosa is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Hymenaea verrucosa
Hymenaea verrucosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Hymenaea verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenaea verrucosa?
Hymenaea verrucosa
What is the common name of Hymenaea verrucosa?
Warty-fruited jatoba
What is the natural habitat of Hymenaea verrucosa?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Hymenaea genus
Hymenaea intermedia, Hymenaea oblongifolia, Hymenaea parvifolia, Hymenaea reticulata, Hymenaea rubriflora, Hymenaea velutina, Hymenaea courbaril, Hymenaea verrucosa, Hymenaea eriogyne, Hymenaea martiana, Hymenaea stigonocarpa, Hymenaea torrei, Hymenaea travassii, Hymenaea aurea, Hymenaea maranhensis, Hymenaea cangaceira, Hymenaea fariana, Hymenaea longifolia, Hymenaea erythrocarpa, Hymenaea jeaniana, Hymenaea osanigraseminae, Hymenaea altissima, Hymenaea travassosii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.