Peltophorum dubium
Copperpod, Horsebush
Also known as: Baryxylum dubium (Spreng.) Pierre +3 more
- Baryxylum dubium (Spreng.) Pierre
- Brasilettia dubia (Spreng.) Kuntze
- Caesalpinia dubia Spreng.
- Peltophorum vogelianum Walp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Peltophorum dubium (commonly known as Copperpod or Horsebush) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Paraguay, Uruguay, 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)
Florida, India, Mexico Southwest, Windward Is., Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms