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Summary
Piptadenia gonoacantha is a fast-growing, semi deciduous tree characterized by an open and ellipsoidal crown. It can be found in South America. Belonging in the legume family, it is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen due to its symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria that form root nodules. The wood is moderately heavy, hard, and moderately resistant to termites. It is used as material for a furniture, indoor finishing, toys, door panels, etc, and as fuel and for charcoal making.
Physical Characteristics
Piptadenia gonoacantha is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
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Synonyms
Acacia gonoacantha Mart. Piptadenia communis Benth. Pityrocarpa gonoacantha (Mart.) Brenan
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Charcoal Containers Fuel Furniture Pioneer Wood
Agroforestry Uses: A fast-growing, pioneer species that has a fairly open crown and also fixes atmospheric nitrogen, it is a good choice as a pioneer species for restoring native woodlands and also for establishing woodland gardens[419 ]. Other Uses The wood is thick-textured; irregular-grained; moderately heavy; hard to cut, but soft to work with; medium resistance to the attacks of wood-eating organisms. It is used for indoor finishing, furniture frames, door panels, toys and packing cases[419 ]. One of the best woods in Brazil for use as fuel and for making charcoal[419 ].
Special Uses
Food Forest Nitrogen Fixer
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Cultivation details
Requires a sunny position[419 ]. Succeeds in a range of soils, including poor ones[419 ]. A fast-growing plant, easily reaching a height of 5 metres within 2 years from seed[419 ]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[755 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A very high germination rate can be expected from fresh seed, with the seed sprouting within 5 - 10 days[419 ]. When the seedbed-sown seedlings are 4 - 6cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 3 - 4 months later[419 ]. The seeds have a very short viability in storage[419 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina), Bolivia (Guanai), Colombia, Peru (Rio Acre), Paraguay (n. (Rio Apa))
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Mart.) J.F.Macbr.
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