Lysiloma latisiliquum
False Tamarind, Tsalam
Other regional names: Wild Tamarind
- Wild Tamarind
Also known as: Acacia bahamensis (Benth.) Griseb. +15 more
- Acacia bahamensis (Benth.) Griseb.
- Acacia formosa A.Rich.
- Acacia latisiliqua (L.) Willd.
- Albizia latisiliqua (L.) F.Muell.
- Leucaena latisiliqua (L.) Gillis
- Lysiloma bahamense Benth.
- Lysiloma bahamensis Benth.
- Lysiloma latisiliqua (L.) Benth.
- Lysiloma latisiliqua Sauvalle
- Lysiloma latisiliqua subsp. lataefoliolata A.Barreto & Yakovlev
- Lysiloma latisiliqua subsp. latisiliqua
- Lysiloma latisiliquum subsp. lataefoliolatum A.Barreto & Yakovlev
- Lysiloma latisiliquum subsp. latifoliolatum A.Barreto & Yakovlev
- Lysiloma latisiliquum subsp. latisiliquum
- Lysiloma latisiliquum var. latifoliolatum (A.Barreto & Yakovlev) Bässler
- Mimosa latisiliqua L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Lysiloma latisiliquum (commonly known as False Tamarind or Tsalam) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Florida, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Turks-Caicos Is.
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)
Andaman Is., East Himalaya, Free State, French Guiana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nicobar Is., Trinidad-Tobago, West Himalaya, Windward Is.