Piptadenia uaupensis

Piptadenia uaupensis

Overview

Piptadenia uaupensis is a leguminous tree in the genus Piptadenia, family Fabaceae, named after the Uaupés region of the Amazon basin in Brazil. It grows i

Piptadenia uaupensis is a leguminous tree in the genus Piptadenia, family Fabaceae, named after the Uaupés region of the Amazon basin in Brazil. It grows in tropical rainforests and produces mimosoid flower clusters and bipinnate leaves characteristic of the genus.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Piptadenia uaupensis

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Piptadenia uaupensis belong to?
Piptadenia uaupensis (Piptadenia uaupensis) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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