Bolusanthus speciosus
Tree Wisteria
Also known as: Bolusanthus speciosus f. albescens Yakovlev +1 more
- Bolusanthus speciosus f. albescens Yakovlev
- Lonchocarpus speciosus Bolus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Bolusanthus speciosus (commonly known as Tree Wisteria) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, Kenya, Marianas, Uganda