Pterocarpus rotundifolius
| Round-leaved bloodwood | |
|---|---|
 | |
| rounded leaflets | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Tracheophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Pterocarpus |
| Species: | P. rotundifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Pterocarpus rotundifolius (Sond.) Druce | |
Round-leaved bloodwood (Pterocarpus rotundifolius) is a species of fabaceous tree that is native to mesic and well-watered woodlands of Africa south of the equator.
Races
Up to three races are recognized,[1] but specimens with intermediate characteristics are common.[2]
- P. r. subsp. rotundifolius
- P. r. subsp. martinii (Dunkley) Mend. & Sousa[3]
- P. r. subsp. polyanthus (Harms) Mendonca & Sousa
References
- ↑ Mutshinyalo, Thompson (March 2003). "Pterocarpus rotundifolius (Sond.) Druce". plantzafrica.com. SANBI. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ↑ Lemmens, R. H. M. J. (2008). "Pterocarpus rotundifolius (Sond.) Druce". Prota 7(1): Timbers/Bois d’œuvre 1. PROTA, Wageningen, Netherlands. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ Also considered synonymous with the nominate race, see: "Pterocarpus rotundifolius var. martinii". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. theplantlist.org. Retrieved 23 March 2015.