Brya ebenus
Cocoswood, Ebony Coccuswood
Other regional names: Ebony Cocuwood +4 more
- Ebony Cocuwood
- Grenadilla
- Jamaican Ebony
- Jamaican Raintree
- West Indian Ebony
Also known as: Amerimnon ebenus Sw. +7 more
- Amerimnon ebenus Sw.
- Aspalathus ebenus L.
- Aspalatus ebenus L.
- Genista arborescens Mill. ex Spach
- Nefrakis ebenus Raf.
- Pterocarpus ebenus Pers.
- Pterocarpus glaber Reichard ex DC.
- Spartium arborescens Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Brya ebenus (commonly known as Cocoswood or Ebony Coccuswood) is a shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba
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)
India, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago