Alexa wachenheimii

Alexa wachenheimii

Alexa wachenheimii is a tree in the Fabaceae family native to the Guiana Shield and Amazon basin of South America, growing in tropical rainforest. It belongs to a small neotropical genus of trees in the tribe Sophoreae, producing racemes of pea-type flowers and pinnate compound leaves, with elongated woody seed pods. The genus Alexa includes several Amazonian timber trees valued for the density and durability of their wood.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Alexa wachenheimii

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Alexa wachenheimii belong to?
Alexa wachenheimii (Alexa wachenheimii) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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