Lysiloma sabicu
Horseflesh, Horseflesh Mahogany
Also known as: Acacia latisiliqua var. paucifoliola DC. +3 more
- Acacia latisiliqua var. paucifoliola DC.
- Leucaena formosa Griseb.
- Lysiloma formosum Hitchc.
- Lysiloma paucifoliolum (DC.) Hitchc. & Northrop
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Lysiloma sabicu (commonly known as Horseflesh or Horseflesh mahogany) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti
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)
Florida, Puerto Rico