Eperua falcata
At sunset
Pods burst open when ripe and fling seeds up to 30 m (100 ft)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Eperua
Species:
E. falcata
Binomial name
Eperua falcata
Synonyms[1]
  • Dimorpha falcata (Aubl.) Forsyth f.
  • Panzera falcata (Aubl.) Willd.

Eperua falcata, the bootlace tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to northern South America.[1] Capable of growing in pure white sand, its timber is valued for its resistance to decay and is used for shingles, telephone poles, and similar applications.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Eperua falcata Aubl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. ↑ Fern, Ken (30 July 2021). "Useful Tropical Plants Eperua falcata". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 8 February 2022.


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