Cladrastis kentukea
American Yellow Wood, Kentucky Yellow Wood
Other regional names: Kentucky Yellowwood +2 more
- Kentucky Yellowwood
- Yellow Wood
- Yellowwood
Also known as: Cladrastis albiflora Raf. +16 more
- Cladrastis albiflora Raf.
- Cladrastis fragrans Raf.
- Cladrastis kentuckensis (Dum.Cours.) Jacks.
- Cladrastis kentuckensis Raf.
- Cladrastis kentukea f. tomentoda (Steyerm.) Spongberg, 1997
- Cladrastis kentukea f. tomentosa (Steyerm.) Spongberg
- Cladrastis lutea (F.Michx.) K.Koch
- Cladrastis lutea f. tomentosa Steyerm.
- Cladrastis lutea Raf.
- Cladrastis tinctoria Raf.
- Sophora kentukea Dum.Cours.
- Virgilia alba Raf.
- Virgilia dumontii Raf.
- Virgilia fragilis Raf.
- Virgilia kentuckensis Raf.
- Virgilia kentukea (Dum.Cours.) Raf.
- Virgilia lutea F.Michx.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in North America, Cladrastis kentukea (commonly known as American yellow-wood or Kentucky yellow-wood) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee
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)
Baltic States, Connecticut, Germany, Iowa, Kirgizistan, Krym, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, North Caucasus, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., Romania, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Uzbekistan