Pterogyne
| Pterogyne | |
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Pterogyne Tul. |
| Species: | P. nitens |
| Binomial name | |
| Pterogyne nitens Tul. | |
Pterogyne is a monotypic genus in the legume family, Fabaceae. The sole species is Pterogyne nitens. Spanish common names include guirarĂ³, palo coca, or tipa colorado.[1] In Portuguese, it is commonly known as amendoim bravo, cocal or madeira nova. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss and harvesting for timber.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Prado, D. (1998). "Pterogyne nitens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
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