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Erythrostemon yucatanensis (Greenm.) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Caesalpinia yucatanensis |
| Common Name: | Yucatan Caesalpinia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Belize, Guatemala, Gulf of Mexico, Southeastern Mexico |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Pinnate compound leaves |
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| Flowers | Flowers are borne on inflorescence called raceme, each flower has yellow petals, with long stamens and pistil. |
| Fruit | Fruits are legume pods, which snap open when mature, dispersing two round, flattened seeds. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Compound (Bipinnate) |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oval) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 33943 |
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| Species ID | 8359 |
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