Melanoxylum brauna

Melanoxylum brauna

Overview

Melanoxylum brauna is a large hardwood tree endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, producing exceptionally dense, dark timber known as braúna that has b

Melanoxylum brauna is a large hardwood tree endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, producing exceptionally dense, dark timber known as braúna that has been historically exploited for construction and furniture. It is the sole species of its genus in the family Fabaceae and is now considered vulnerable due to deforestation.

Taxonomy

गण Fabales
कुल Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Melanoxylum brauna

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What family does Melanoxylum brauna belong to?
Melanoxylum brauna (Melanoxylum brauna) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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