Pigeon bundleflower
Desmanthus pernambucanus (L.) Thell.
Desmanthus pernambucanus (L.) Thell., known as Pigeon bundleflower, is a species in the genus Desmanthus of the family Fabaceae. It is native to various regions across the globe, including Brazil (Northeast, Southeast, West-Central), the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia and Oceania. The species was first described in 1912.
Description
Desmanthus pernambucanus is a member of the Fabaceae family, commonly known as the legume or pea family. It is widely distributed across multiple continents and islands, including Brazil, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Asia and Oceania. The species has been documented in several regions such as Brazil's Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas, as well as in the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, and other locations. The species name was first published in 1912.
Other common names
Pigeon bundleflowerWild Tantan
Distribution
BR · VU · AS · Kosrae · Yap · PW · SB · FM · CN · TL · PF · Global · FJ · Hawaii · Aruba · Bahamas · Bermuda · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · Canary Is. · Caroline Is. · China South-Central · China Southeast · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Guyana · Haiti · Jamaica · Leeward Is.
Synonyms
Acuan bahamenseDesmanthus diffususDesmanthus strictusMimosa pernambucanaDesmanthus virgatus var. strictus
