Hymenolobium mesoamericanum

Hymenolobium mesoamericanum

Overview

Hymenolobium mesoamericanum is a large tree native to the moist forests of Central America, belonging to a neotropical genus of canopy trees in the Fabacea

Hymenolobium mesoamericanum is a large tree native to the moist forests of Central America, belonging to a neotropical genus of canopy trees in the Fabaceae family. It produces clusters of pinkish to violet flowers and pinnately compound leaves, bearing winged seed pods adapted for wind dispersal. The genus Hymenolobium extends from Central America into South America and includes valuable timber trees in the Amazon.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Hymenolobium mesoamericanum

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Hymenolobium mesoamericanum belong to?
Hymenolobium mesoamericanum (Hymenolobium mesoamericanum) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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