Poitea galegoides Vent.

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

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Other names:

• Galega berterii DC. [Synonym] [1598]
  
• Poitea galegiformis Sprengel [Synonym] [1598][2276]
  
• Poitea viciifolia DC. [Synonym] [1598]
  
• Robinia viciifolia (DC.)DC. [Synonym] [1598]
  

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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. Poitea. [2276]

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Geographical Distribution:

• Caribbean [2276]
  • Caribbean-TRP [1598]
  • Dominican Republic [2276]

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Notes:

• 2 vars. reported galegoides & stenophylla. [2276]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:08:58