Macrolobium limbatum

Macrolobium limbatum

Overview

Macrolobium limbatum is a tree in the legume subfamily Detarioideae native to tropical South America, particularly the Amazon basin. The genus Macrolobium

Macrolobium limbatum is a tree in the legume subfamily Detarioideae native to tropical South America, particularly the Amazon basin. The genus Macrolobium contains trees and shrubs of lowland tropical forests, often associated with seasonally flooded or permanently waterlogged habitats. This species produces compound leaves with leaflets that have a distinct border or margin, as suggested by the epithet limbatum.

Taxonomy

Ordem Fabales
Família Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Macrolobium limbatum

Perguntas frequentes

What family does Macrolobium limbatum belong to?
Macrolobium limbatum (Macrolobium limbatum) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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