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Parkia bicolor

African Locust Bean
Also known as: Parkia agboensis A.Chev. +3 more
  • Parkia agboensis A.Chev.
  • Parkia klainei A.Chev.
  • Parkia klainei Pierre ex De Wild.
  • Parkia zenkeri Harms
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Indigenous to Africa, Parkia bicolor (commonly known as African locust-bean) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Zaïre

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)
Equatorial Guinea

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