Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Ear Tree, Earpodtree
Other regional names: Elephant's Ear +1 more
- Elephant's Ear
- Monkeysoap
Also known as: Albizia longipes Britton & Killip +5 more
- Albizia longipes Britton & Killip
- Feuilleea cyclocarpa (Jacq.) Kuntze
- Mimosa cyclocarpa Jacq.
- Mimosa parota Sessé & Moc.
- Pithecellobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Mart.
- Pithecellobium cyclocarpum (Jaquin) Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Enterolobium cyclocarpum (commonly known as Ear tree or Earpodtree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela
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)
Bismarck Archipelago, Central African Republic, Chagos Archipelago, China Southeast, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.