Anadenanthera peregrina
Cohoba, Cohoba Tree
Also known as: Acacia angustiloba DC. +13 more
- Acacia angustiloba DC.
- Acacia niopo (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kunth
- Acacia peregrina (L.) Willd.
- Acacia trichophylloides Macfad.
- Anadenanthera falcata (Benth.) Speg.
- Anadenanthera peregrina var. falcata (Benth.) Altschul
- Inga niopo Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
- Mimosa acacioides Benth.
- Mimosa niopo (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir.
- Niopa peregrina (L.) Britton & Rose
- Piptadenia falcata Benth.
- Piptadenia niopo (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Spruce
- Piptadenia peregrina (L.) Benth.
- Piptadenia peregrina var. falcata (Benth.) Chodat & Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Anadenanthera peregrina (commonly known as Cohoba or Cohoba Tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
St.Helena