Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Wight & Arn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
R.Wight, Cat. Ind. Pl.: 37 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169612
Common Names
- Mezoneuron cucullatum
- Cucullatum Mezoneuron
- Cucullatum Tree
Synonyms
- Caesalpinia cucullata Roxb. [valid]
- Mezoneurum cucullatum (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Mezoneuron cucullatum robustum Craib [valid]
- Mezoneuron cucullatum grande B.Heyne ex Baker [valid]
- Mezoneuron macrophyllum Benth. ex Miq. [valid]
- Mezonevron macrophyllum Benth. ex Miq. [unknown]
- Mezonevron grande B.Heyne ex Wall. [invalid]
- Caesalpinia wynaadensis B.Heyne ex Wall. [invalid]
- Mezonevron cucullatum (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Caesalpinia monosperma Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
Description
Mezoneuron cucullatum (also called Hooded Mezoneuron, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves, white flowers, and fruits with a single seed. It is found in moist and wet forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mezoneuron cucullatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a cover crop to protect soil from erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mezoneuron cucullatum is a yellow-orange color with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mezoneuron cucullatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. Propagation is by division or cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Mezoneuron cucullatum
Mezoneuron cucullatum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Mezoneuron cucullatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezoneuron cucullatum?
Mezoneuron cucullatum
What is the common name of Mezoneuron cucullatum?
Hooded Mezoneuron
What is the family of Mezoneuron cucullatum?
Fabaceae
Species in the Mezoneuron genus
Mezoneuron angolense,
Mezoneuron cucullatum,
Mezoneuron kauaiense,
Mezoneuron andamanicum,
Mezoneuron benthamianum,
Mezoneuron hildebrandtii,
Mezoneuron sinense,
Mezoneuron hymenocarpum,
Mezoneuron furfuraceum,
Mezoneuron latisiliquum,
Mezoneuron nhatrangense,
Mezoneuron pubescens,
Mezoneuron sumatranum,
Mezoneuron mindorense,
Mezoneuron scortechinii,
Mezoneuron baudouinii,
Mezoneuron nitens,
Mezoneuron erythrocarpum,
Mezoneuron montrouzieri,
Mezoneuron brachycarpum,
Mezoneuron enneaphyllum,
Mezoneuron rubiginosum,
Mezoneuron schlechteri,
Mezoneuron ouenense,
Species in the Fabaceae family