Abarema abbottii
Abarema abbottii, the Abbott abarema, is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in the Dominican Republic, and is confined to broad-leaved woodlands on limestone soils.
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Morphology
Tree 4 to 12 metres high, with rough grey bark.[2]
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution: Restricted to north-east Dominican Republic, on the southern shore of Samana Bay and west towards Sa Quita-espuela.[2]
Habitat: A tree confined to broad-leaved woodland on limestone soils up to 800 metres.[2]
References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Abarema abbottii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T36563A10002231. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T36563A10002231.en. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Silk Tree, Guanacaste, Monkey's Earrings, pt. 1., Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 74(1): 105. 1996
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