Fabaceae FAMILY
Peltogyne heterophylla
Peltogyne heterophylla
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Peltogyne heterophylla is a tall semi-deciduous tree. 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 RangeS. America - eastern Brazil, Bolivia.
HabitatNot known