Pterocarpus lucens
| Pterocarpus lucens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Pterocarpus |
| Species: | P. lucens |
| Binomial name | |
| Pterocarpus lucens Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr. | |
Pterocarpus lucens is a tree species native to the Sahelian region of West Africa.
It is used for fuel wood, for treatment of diarrhea and other medicinal purposes, as a woodworking material, and for charcoal. It has several common names, including dabakalan (Bambara), Baro (Malinké), Dakolokué (Bobofing), Babangué (Sarakolé), Tjami (Fula), and Bèbèblè (Dogon).[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Pterocarpus lucens Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr". Plants of the World Online. Archived from the original on 2026-05-14. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "Pterocarpus lucens". GBIF. Retrieved 2026-07-18.