Dragonsblood Tree
Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq.
bebe Surinamese Dutch
NT Near Threatened
Names
| English | Dragonsblood Tree |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Watrabebe |
| Spanish | Sangrillo |
| Chinese | — |
| Surinamese Dutch | bebe |
| Scientific name | Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq. |
About this species
Pterocarpus officinalis, the dragonsblood tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to southern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is typically found in coastal freshwater or slightly brackish habitats, in association with mangroves that occupy the more saline areas. Its timber is commercially traded.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Pterocarpus |
In Suriname
81Records in Suriname
2iNaturalist observations
1687First record
2014Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Brokopondo2
- Coronie1
- Para1
- Paramaribo1
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
