Peltogyne paniculata
Purpleheart
Also known as: Peltogyne amplissima Pittier
- Peltogyne amplissima Pittier
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Peltogyne paniculata (commonly known as Purpleheart) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in 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)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela