Family: Fabaceae
Author: (Kunth) H.M.Hern.
Bibliography: Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 757 (1986 publ. 1987)
Year: 1987
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Zapoteca
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. America
Description
Schott’s stickpea, scientifically known as Zapoteca formosa, is an intriguing plant renowned for its aesthetic appeal and valuable place within its ecosystem. Unified under the family Fabaceae, this species thrives primarily in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, displaying a remarkable capacity to adapt to its environment.
Despite its delicate appearance, Schott’s stickpea is a resilient plant characterized by its slender, stick-like stems which lend to its common name. These stems often bear a flush of feathery leaves, providing a soft, verdant counterpoint to its hard, woody structure. Furthermore, the plant’s blossoms are notable for their intricate shapes and delicate hues, often attracting various pollinators such as bees and butterflies, thereby playing a crucial role in the local ecological network.
First formally documented in the Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden by Kunth and later revisited by H. M. Hern in 1986 (published in 1987), Schott’s stickpea has garnered considerable interest within the botanical community. The specific documentation in scientific literature underlines its significance and establishes a foundation for further research and exploration.
Schott’s stickpea stands as an exemplary member of Fabaceae, a family known for its diverse and economically important species. This plant’s presence across tropical and subtropical America underscores its adaptive evolution and ecological significance. Whether observed for scientific study or appreciated in its natural habitat, Zapoteca formosa remains a distinguished representative of botanical beauty and ecological importance in the regions it inhabits.
Common Names
Eng: schott’s stickpea
En: Schott’s stickpea
Synonyms
- Anneslia formosa ((Kunth) Britton & Millsp.)
- Calliandra formosa ((Kunth) Benth.)
- Acacia formosa (Kunth)
- Feuilleea formosa ((Kunth) Kuntze)
Distribution
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Argentina Northwest (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Belize (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Mexican Pacific Is. (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Venezuelan Antilles (native)
Additional Images
Flower
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Other
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Habit
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Leaf
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Fruit
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Bark
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Sources
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2968064)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287168-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Zapoteca formosa (Kunth) H.M.Hern.)
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Subshrub