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Parkia biglobosa

African Locust Bean, Clapperton's Parkia
Other regional names: West African Locust Bean
  • West African Locust Bean
Also known as: Inga biglobosa (Jacq.) Willd. +9 more
  • Inga biglobosa (Jacq.) Willd.
  • Inga faeculifera Ham.
  • Inga faroba Mérat & Lens
  • Inga senegalensis DC.
  • Parkia africana R.Br.
  • Parkia clappertoniana Keay
  • Parkia filicoidea var. glauca Baker f.
  • Parkia oliveri J.F.Macbr.
  • Parkia uniglobosa G.Don
  • Prosopis faeculifera Desv.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Parkia biglobosa (commonly known as African locust-bean or Clapperton's Parkia) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo

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

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