Eperua falcata
walaba Surinamese Dutch
LC Least Concern
Names
| English | — |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Walaba |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 镰荚豆 |
| Surinamese Dutch | walaba |
| Scientific name | Eperua falcata Aubl. |
About this species
Eperua falcata, the bootlace tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to northern South America. Capable of growing in pure white sand, its timber is valued for its resistance to decay and is used for shingles, telephone poles, and similar applications.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Eperua |
In Suriname
371Records in Suriname
9iNaturalist observations
1838First record
2025Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini60
- Para49
- Brokopondo41
- Paramaribo8
- Saramacca3
- Commewijne1
- Marowijne1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
