Fabaceae FAMILY
Peltogyne catingae
Peltogyne catingae
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Peltogyne catingae is a bushy tree growing about 6 metres tall. The tree is one of the sources of 'purpleheart' timber, a high quality wood that is often harvested from the wild, mainly for trade.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeNorthern S. America - Brazil, Colombia.
HabitatNot known