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Penang Botanic Gardens Plant Collection

Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.P.Queiroz (FABACEAE)

Posted at — Nov 13, 2019
Brazilian Ironwood, Leopard Tree

Description

Semi-deciduous tree with wide, flat-topped crown, 10-15 m tall, diam. 40-60 cm. Leaves compound, 2-pinnate, in 3-4 pairs. Flowers 4-merous, yellow. Fruits elongated legume 6-10 cm long.

Ecology

Atlantic rainforest and dry land forest, in valley bottoms subjected to seasonal flooding.

Distribution

Brazil and Bolivia

Uses

Ornamental tree or street tree. Wood produces a high quality timber.