Chloroleucon


Chloroleucon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It contains 11 species native to the tropical Americas, ranging from Mexico through Central America, the Caribbean, and South America to northern Argentina. Some authorities consider it part of the genus Albizia. Its name is derived from the Greek words χλωρóς, meaning "green," and λευκός, meaning "white."

Species

11 species are currently accepted:Chloroleucon acacioides Chloroleucon chacoense Barneby & J.W.Grimes - Palo Barroso Chloroleucon dumosum G.P.LewisChloroleucon eurycyclum Barneby & J.W.Grimes Chloroleucon extortum Barneby & J.W.Grimes Chloroleucon foliolosum G.P.LewisChloroleucon guantanamense Chloroleucon mangense Britton & RoseChloroleucon sempervivum Chloroleucon tenuiflorum Barneby & J.W.GrimesChloroleucon tortum Pittier

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