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Report for Prosopis pallida (Willd.) Kunth

updated: Jun 24th 2015, 9:08 am see all updates

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Family	Fabaceae
Genus	Prosopis
Species	pallida
Author	(Willd.) Kunth
Infraspecific
Infraspecfic Author
Pictures
Plant type	xerophyte
Life form	Tree
Ecotypes	Yes Previously was: empty
Max. salinity	31.2 dS/m
Germination	unknown Previously was: empty
Salt glands and bladders	unknown
Photosynthesis Pathway	C3?
Molecular data
Microbial interactions and mycorrhizal status	unknown Previously was: empty
Bioremediation	unknown Previously was: empty
antioxidants
Secondary Metabolites
Compatible Solutes
Habitat
Economic use	2100.0 Fuel 3300.0 Fodder 4850.0 Salt-tolerant ornamental
Distribution
Distribution (text)	South America Australia [introduced] India
Miscellaneous notes
References	Felker, P., P. R. Clark, A. E. Laag and P. F. Pratt (1981) Salinity Tolerance of the Tree Legumes - Mesquite (Prosopis-Glandulosa Var Torreyana, Prosopis-Velutina and Prosopis-Articulata) Algarrobo (Prosopis-Chilensis), Kiawe (Prosopis-Pallida) and Tamarugo (Prosopis-Tamarugo) Grown in Sand Culture on Nitrogen-Free Media. Plant and Soil. 61, 3, 311-317. (see details) 8 Plants associated with this reference: Prosopis articulata Prosopis chilensis Prosopis glandulosa Prosopis juliflora Prosopis pallida Prosopis reptans Prosopis tamarugo Prosopis velutina Lynes, B. C. and S. D. Campbell (2000) Germination and viability of mesquite (Prosopis pallida) seed following ingestion and excretion by feral pigs (Sus scrofa). Tropical Grasslands. 34, 2, 125-128. (see details) 1 Plants associated with this reference: Prosopis pallida

Last Records approved

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.

Submitted by T J Flowers
Jan 14th 2021, 12:42 pm
Approved by T J Flowers
Jan 14th 2021, 12:42 pm

Prosopis alba Griseb.

Submitted by T J Flowers
Jan 12th 2021, 6:29 am
Approved by T J Flowers
Jan 12th 2021, 6:29 am

Prosopis nigra Hieron.

Submitted by T J Flowers
Jan 11th 2021, 6:18 am
Approved by T J Flowers
Jan 11th 2021, 6:18 am

Prosopis pallida (Willd.) Kunth

Submitted by T J Flowers
Jan 11th 2021, 5:59 am
Approved by T J Flowers
Jan 11th 2021, 6:00 am

Prosopis ruscifolia Griseb.

Submitted by T J Flowers
Jan 11th 2021, 5:56 am
Approved by T J Flowers
Jan 11th 2021, 5:56 am

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