Parkinsonia praecox
Parkinsonia praecox (Ruiz & Pav.) Hawkins
Parkinsonia praecox, known as palo brea or Sonoran palo verde, is a species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the dry Neotropics, ranging from Mexico to Argentina. This small tree typically grows to 6 to 9 m in height and is usually broader than it is tall.
Description
Parkinsonia praecox is a flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is found in arid regions across the Neotropics, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. The species is commonly referred to as palo brea or Sonoran palo verde. It is a small tree that typically reaches a height of 6 to 9 m and is often wider than it is tall. Its distribution spans multiple regions, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Mexico. The species was published in 1999 and is recognized in botanical literature under the scientific name Parkinsonia praecox (Ruiz & Pav.) Hawkins.
Distribution
BR · San José de Miranda · Boyacá, La Guajira, Magdalena, Norte de Santander, Santander · Global · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Argentina South · Bolivia · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Ecuador · Guatemala · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Paraguay · Peru · Venezuela
Synonyms
Cercidium praecoxCaesalpinia praecoxCercidium spinosumCercidium goldmaniiCercidium plurifoliolatumCercidium unijugumCercidium virideCaesalpinia breaRhetinophloeum viride
