Erythrophleum suaveolens
Erun, Ordealtree
Other regional names: Red Water Tree +3 more
- Red Water Tree
- Sasswoodtree
- Sassy Bark Tree
- Sassybark
Also known as: Afzelia grandis Baumann & J.Baumann ex Kachl. +7 more
- Afzelia grandis Baumann & J.Baumann ex Kachl.
- Afzelia grandis G.Don
- Erythrophleum guineense G.Don
- Erythrophleum judiciale Proctor
- Erythrophleum ordale Bolle
- Fillaea suaveolens Guill. & Perr.
- Mavia judicia Walp.
- Mavia judicialis G.Bertol.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Erythrophleum suaveolens (commonly known as Erun or Ordealtree) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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, Malaya, Sri Lanka