Hebestigma cubense
False Locust
Also known as: Gliricidia cubensis (Kunth) C.Wright +8 more
- Gliricidia cubensis (Kunth) C.Wright
- Gliricidia latifolia Griseb.
- Gliricidia platycarpa Griseb.
- Gliricidia sagrae Benth. ex Urb.
- Gliricidia sagraei Benth. ex Urb.
- Hebestigma cubense subsp. cubense
- Hebestigma cubense var. latifolium (Griseb.) Urb.
- Lonchocarpus latifolius Sagra
- Robinia cubensis Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hebestigma cubense (commonly known as False Locust) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba