Eperua praesagata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Brittonia37: 293 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060404
Common Names
- Eperua praesagata
- Praesagata Eperua
- Praesagata Eperua Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eperua praesagata (also called Pre-sage Eperua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Guyana and Suriname, and grows in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Eperua praesagata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eperua praesagata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Eperua praesagata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Species in the Eperua genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eperua praesagata R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.