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Eperua falcata

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Species of plant in the family Fabaceae

Eperua falcata
At sunset
Pods burst open when ripe and fling seeds up to 30 m (100 ft)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Eperua
Species: E. falcata
Binomial name
Eperua falcata
Aubl.
Synonyms
  • Dimorpha falcata (Aubl.) Forsyth f.
  • Panzera falcata (Aubl.) Willd.

Eperua falcata, the bootlace tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to northern South America. Capable of growing in pure white sand, its timber is valued for its resistance to decay and is used for shingles, telephone poles, and similar applications.

References

  1. ^ "Eperua falcata Aubl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. Fern, Ken (30 July 2021). "Useful Tropical Plants Eperua falcata". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
Taxon identifiers
Eperua falcata


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