Pentaclethra macroloba
Also known as: Acacia aspidioides G.Mey. +9 more
- Acacia aspidioides G.Mey.
- Acacia macroloba Willd.
- Cailliea macrostachya Steud.
- Dichrostachys macrostachya Walp.
- Entada werbaena C.Presl
- Entada wrbaena C.Presl
- Mimosa macroloba Poir.
- Pentaclethra brevifila Benth.
- Pentaclethra brevipila Benth.
- Pentaclethra filamentosa Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pentaclethra macroloba is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating 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, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, 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)
Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.