Astronium fraxinifolium
Kingwood, Locustwood
Other regional names: Tigerwood
- Tigerwood
Also known as: Astronium fraxinifolium f. mollissimum Mattick +3 more
- Astronium fraxinifolium f. mollissimum Mattick
- Astronium fraxinifolium f. pilosum Mattick
- Astronium graveolens var. brasiliense Engl.
- Astronium graveolens var. brasiliensis Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Anacardiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Astronium fraxinifolium (commonly known as Kingwood or Locustwood) is a tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms