Dipteryx oleifera
Also known as: Coumarouna oleifera (Benth.) Taub. +4 more
- Coumarouna oleifera (Benth.) Taub.
- Coumarouna panamensis Pittier
- Cumaruna oleifera (Benth.) Kuntze
- Dipteryx panamensis (Pittier) Record & Mell
- Oleiocarpon panamense (Pittier) Dwyer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Dipteryx oleifera is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Honduras