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Coinvine
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Legumes: pea and bean family

Coinvine

Dalbergia ecastaphyllum (L.) Taub.

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishCoinvine
Dutch—
SpanishBejuco anón
Chinese硬币藤
Scientific nameDalbergia ecastaphyllum (L.) Taub.

About this species

Dalbergia ecastaphyllum, the coinvine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical coastal areas on both sides of the Atlantic, and it has been introduced to India. A scrambling shrub or small tree, it is found in mangrove swamps and other brackish wetlands at elevations from 0 to 20 m (0 to 66 ft) above sea level. It is the source of Brazilian red propolis.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusDalbergia

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