Vatairea erythrocarpa

Vatairea erythrocarpa

Overview

Vatairea erythrocarpa is a tree native to the cerrado and seasonal forests of Brazil, bearing red-fruited pods that give the species its name, erythrocarpa

Vatairea erythrocarpa is a tree native to the cerrado and seasonal forests of Brazil, bearing red-fruited pods that give the species its name, erythrocarpa meaning red-fruited. It produces racemes of violet to purple flowers and pinnately compound leaves, with winged seed pods adapted for wind dispersal. The genus Vatairea includes several South American timber trees with dense, durable wood.

Taxonomy

الرتبة Fabales
الفصيلة Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Vatairea erythrocarpa

الأسئلة الشائعة

What family does Vatairea erythrocarpa belong to?
Vatairea erythrocarpa (Vatairea erythrocarpa) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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