Prosopis nigra Hieron.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Prosopis L.
Tribe: Mimoseae
References: [1166]

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Other names:

• Prosopis algarobilla Griseb. Var. nigra Griseb. [Synonym] [1128][1166]
  
• Prosopis dulcis Kunth Var. australis Benth. [Synonym] [1166]
  

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Common Names:

• Algarrobillo [1166]
  
• Algarrobo Amarillo [1166]
  
• Algarrobo Negro [1166]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Tree
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
  • 1993 Zarucchi JL
• Conservation Status:
  • Not Threatened

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Uses:

• Wood [1166]
  

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Geographical Distribution:

• South America
  • Argentina [1114] [1128] [1166] [1490] [1503] [1505] [1530] [1632]
  • Bolivia [1166]
  • Paraguay [1128] [1166] [1543]
  • Uruguay [1166]

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Notes:

• recognized with 3 varieties: nigra, longispina and ragonesei. [1166]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:57:40