Lysiloma latisiliqua (L.) Benth.

  • Authority

    Isley, Duane. 1973. Leguminosae of the United States: I. Subfamily. Mimosoideae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 25 (1): 1-152.

  • Family

    Mimosaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Lysiloma latisiliqua (L.) Benth.

  • Description

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    Species Description - Small, glabrate tree to 10 m, perhaps to 20 m (Long & Lakela, 1971). Leafstalk slightly puberulent; gland petiolar or between lowest pinnae pair, tending to be columnar; pinnae 2-3(-4) pairs; leaflets (8-) 10-15 pairs, elliptic-oblong, 8-10(-15) mm long, ca (3-) 4 (-5) mm wide, 2-2.4 r, nearly symmetric, paler below than above, with evident secondary venation. Stipules ovate-acute, inevident on flowering branches, often conspicuous on young growth. Heads 1.5-2 cm diam, whitish, fascicled 1-3 in leaf axils, or in small axillary racemes. Corolla lobes dark, often reflexed. Legume stipitate (1.5-2 cm), oblong, flat, 6-10 cm long, 2-3(-4) cm wide; valves membranous, black at maturity.

  • Discussion

    Lysiloma bahamensis auct. CN 2n = 26 (Long & Lakela, 1971; primary source not cited).

  • Distribution

    S Florida. Locally common on Upper Keys in woodlands and disturbed areas, pine-palmetto, hammocks, coastal strand; planted as highway and domestic ornamental. March-May (Nov.). Wild tamarind. Antilles.

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