Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PITHECELLOBIUM Martius, Flora 20(2; Beibl. 8): 114. 1837, orth. cons. et nom. cons. vs. Zygia P. Browne 1756.
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TYPE: Pithecellobium unguis-cati (Linnaeus) Bentham, typ. cons. (Mimosa unguis-cati Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pithecellobium bahamense | BAHAMA BLACKBEAD | Native Rare-State | ||
| Pithecellobium dulce | MONKEYPOD | Not Native UPL (NWPL) | ||
| Pithecellobium keyense | FLORIDA KEYS BLACKBEAD | Native Threatened-State FAC (DEP) | ||
| Pithecellobium unguis-cati | CATCLAW BLACKBEAD | Native UPL (NWPL) FAC (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Petiole (from the base to the first split) usually shorter than the rachis (from the split to the leaflet pair)
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1. Petiole usually longer than the rachis
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2. Stems with stipular spines; leaflet tip usually with a mucro
2. Stems without stipular spines; leaflet tip usually without a mucro
3. Leaflets mostly 1.7-2.4 times as long as wide; inflorescence of axillary heads along a stem >10 cm long, the heads often fasciculate with 2 or more fertile heads, the peduncles (of the inflorescence head) villosulus and <1.3 cm long; perianth pubescent
3. Leaflets mostly 1.2-1.6 times as long as wide; inflorescence of axillary heads along a stem usually <9 cm long, fertile heads usually solitary, the peduncles glabrous and the longer ones 1.5-7 cm long; perianth glabrous
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiroloba | Spiroloba Rafinesque, Sylva Tellur. 119. 1838. | TYPE: = Pithecellobium Martius 1837. |