devil's-ear

Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb.

Enterolobium cyclocarpum, known as devil's-ear, is a species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Colombia and extends from central Mexico to northern Brazil and Venezuela. The tree is characterized by its large size, expansive crown, and uniquely shaped seedpods. It is a well-known species in regions such as Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica, where it is valued for providing shade and is recognized as the national tree of Costa Rica.

Description

Enterolobium cyclocarpum is found in various regions of Colombia, including Atlántico, Bolívar, Amazonas, Antioquia, and others. It is also present in parts of Brazil and Venezuela. The species is notable for its distinctive seedpods and is commonly found in tropical environments. It is a significant tree in Costa Rica, where it is widely recognized and serves as the national tree. The species was first described in 1860 and is part of the genus Enterolobium in the Fabaceae family.

Other common names

Ear treeearpodtreemonkeysoapdevil's-earelephant's-ear

Distribution

Atlántico: Vereda Luriza (Distrito de Manejo Integrado Luriza), Hacienda Río Dulce y La Gloria (Parque Natural Regional Los Rosales), Finca El Palomar, Bolívar: Hacienda Rancho Grande · Amazonas, Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Casanare, Cauca, Cesar, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Meta, Santander, Valle del Cauca, Vaupés · BR · Cuenca río Lagunilla, Cuenca río Totare: Potrerito (700 msnm) · Barrancas | Distracción | Hatonuevo | Luruaco | Piojó | Riohacha · Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Los Yariguíes | Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena | Parque Nacional Natural · Distrito Regional de Manejo Integrado (DRMI) Laguna de Sonso, municipio de Guadalajara de Buga, Valle del Cauca, Colombia · CU · Núcleo Aceites S.A. · Barrancabermeja | Floridablanca | Girón | San Vicente de Chucurí · Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua · IN · PG · IO · Amazonas, Antioquia, Atlántico, Boyacá, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, Magdalena, Meta, Santander, Sucre, Valle, Vaupés · Amazonia colombiana: sur del departamento del Vichada; el suroriente del Meta; todo el territorio de los departamentos de Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía, Guaviare, Putumayo y Vaupés; la Bota Caucana; y las vertientes amazónicas de Nariño (la parte alta de los · Global · Ciénaga de montaño, corregimiento de Montaño, Carmen del Darién · TomoGrande, 4.856823|-70.223777 · TW · CO · SV · HN · GT · Amazonia, Andina, Guayana y Serranía de La Macarena, Llanura del Caribe, Valle del Cauca, Valle del Magdalena · Hawaii · Belize · Bismarck Archipelago · Bolivia · Brazil North