Stryphnodendron (Stryphnodendron adstringens, Century Dict. 10: 111 (1910))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: (Mart.) Coville

Bibliography: Century Dict. 10: 111 (1910)

Year: 1910

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Stryphnodendron

Vegetable: False

Observations: Brazil

Description

Stryphnodendron, known scientifically as Stryphnodendron adstringens, is a notable member of the Fabaceae family, hailing from the rich botanical landscapes of Brazil. This species was first cataloged in 1910, showcasing its longstanding recognition in the field of botany, with its taxonomy attributed to the work of Martius and later revised by Coville.

Native to the diverse ecosystems of Brazil, Stryphnodendron adstringens plays a significant role in its natural habitat. It is a tree renowned for its various uses and benefits, particularly in traditional medicine. The tree’s bark and extracts have been historically leveraged for their astringent properties, making them valuable in treating a myriad of health conditions.

Botanically, Stryphnodendron adstringens is distinguished by its robust structural features and resilience, thriving in the unique climatic conditions of its native region. The natural compounds found within this plant have drawn significant interest for their potential applications, extending beyond traditional uses to modern medicinal research.

Overall, Stryphnodendron adstringens stands out not only for its ecological importance in Brazil but also for its broader applications that span across medicinal, ecological, and cultural spheres. The historical documentation of this plant, as noted in the early 20th century literature, underlines its enduring relevance and the ongoing curiosity it sparks within the scientific community.

Common Names

Por: barba-de-timão, barbatimão, barbatimão-branco, casca-da-virgindade, faveira
En: Stryphnodendron
Pt: Barbatimão, Barba-de-timão, Casca-da-virgindade, Faveira, Barbatimão-Branco., Barbatimão-verdadeiro, Barbatimão-branco

Synonyms

• Mimosa barbadetiman (Vell.)
• Mimosa virginalis (Arruda)
• Stryphnodendron barbadetiman ((Vell.) Mart.)

Distribution

• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Sep 18, 2020 by Tony Góes (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 13, 2019 by JP Corrêa Carvalho (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 26, 2021 by Estevam S (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 28, 2021 by Lician Falcão (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 3, 2021 by Leitao Ulisses (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Flower

Taken Jun 26, 2021 by Estevam S (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 14, 2022 by Antonio Casas (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Oct 14, 2021 by Brito Josiane (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 14, 2021 by Brito Josiane (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 20, 2020 by maiscedo r (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2951737)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:519615-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Stryphnodendron adstringens (Mart.) Coville)

Specifications

Growth