Poitea florida (Vahl)Lavin

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Poitea DC.
Tribe: Robinieae
References: [2276]

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Other names:

• Robinia florida Vahl [Synonym] [1430][1598]
  
• Sabinea florida (Vahl)DC. [Synonym] [2276]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Shrub
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1996(Robinieae)Adams BR & Gardner PJ
• Section:
  • Poitea sect. Sabinea (DC.)Lavin. [2276]

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Geographical Distribution:

• Caribbean [2276]
  • Puerto Rico [2276]
  • Virgin Is [2276]

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Notes:

• Flowers and fruits from January to June. [2276]
  
• Occurs from seasonally deciduous (limestone) to evergreen forests (mesic). [2276]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:19:09