Gleditsia sinensis
Chinese Honey Locust
Also known as: Caesalpiniodes macracanthum (Desf.) Kuntze +15 more
- Caesalpiniodes macracanthum (Desf.) Kuntze
- Caesalpiniodes sinense (Lam.) Kuntze
- Caesalpinoides macracanthum (Desf.) Kuntze
- Caesalpinoides sinense (Lam.) Kuntze
- Gleditschia macracantha Desf.
- Gleditschia officinalis Hemsl.
- Gleditschia sinensis Lam.
- Gleditsia fontanesii Spach
- Gleditsia indica Lavallée
- Gleditsia indica Pers.
- Gleditsia macracantha Desf.
- Gleditsia macrantha Desf.
- Gleditsia nana Dippel
- Gleditsia officinalis Hemsl.
- Gleditsia sinensis subsp. pendula Van Geert
- Gleditsia sinensis subsp. pendula-excelsa Pynaert
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Gleditsia sinensis (commonly known as Chinese honey-locust) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Manchuria
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, Korea, Pakistan, West Himalaya