Biology:Eperua grandiflora

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Fabaceae

Eperua grandiflora
Parivoa grandiflora Aublet 1775 pl 303.jpg
Drawing of the leaves, flowers and seedpods
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Eperua
Species:
E. grandiflora
Binomial name
Eperua grandiflora
Synonyms[1]
  • Dimorpha grandiflora (Aubl.) Forsyth f.
  • Parivoa grandiflora (Aubl.)

Eperua grandiflora (Arawak: Yoboko, Itoeri Walaba, Guyanese Creole: Ituri Wallaba, Yokobo Wallaba)[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to northern South America.[1][3] This evergreen tree is used both for construction and medicinal purposes. Its inner bark is decoted as a traditional remedy for toothache.[2] This tree relies on gravity to disperse its seeds.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15534687 entry