Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq.
Pterocarpus officinalis (dragonsblood tree) is a flowering Fabaceae native to the Americas, with commercially traded timber.
Pterocarpus officinalis, commonly known as the dragonsblood tree, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to southern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. This species usually grows in coastal freshwater or slightly brackish habitats, growing alongside mangroves that occupy areas with higher salt concentrations. The timber of Pterocarpus officinalis is sold commercially.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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