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tailed nicker

Scientific Name: Caesalpinia caudata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Caesalpinia caudata

Caesalpinia caudata, also known as Tailed Nicker, is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is a shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Caesalpinia caudata (A. Gray) Fisher
  • Common Name: Tailed Nicker
  • Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
  • Genus: Caesalpinia L. (nicker, caesalpinia, poinciana)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Mentions other Caesalpinia species with the common name 'Nicker', as well as Caesalpinia cassioides.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Habit: Shrub
  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)

Additional Information

  • Young trees may need to be secured with stakes, particularly in windy climates.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Caesalpinia caudata.