Appearance
It is the tallest-growing species in the pea family, Fabaceae and one of the tallest tropical tree species in any family, reaching 60 m and taller. The unarmed trunk is cylindrical, the bole of larger specimens 15–22.5 m, up to 3 m in diameter at soil level. The DBH of mature specimens is typically between 80 to 200 cm , moderately to strongly buttressed, the buttresses to 4–5 m tall.The heartwood is reddish brown with a slightly paler sapwood. The wood is durable and difficult to work with due to its density and irregular grain.
Distribution
It is found in Guyana, Suriname and Amazonia Brazil . Also recorded from the state of Acre by Lorenzi .The species grows in non-inundated moist and upland mixed forests known as "''floresta ombrofila mista''", tropical forest on "''terra firme''", tropical upland evergreen forest, and tropical dry forest. It has been recorded at elevations from 50 to 490 m.
Habitat
It is found in Guyana, Suriname and Amazonia Brazil . Also recorded from the state of Acre by Lorenzi .The species grows in non-inundated moist and upland mixed forests known as "''floresta ombrofila mista''", tropical forest on "''terra firme''", tropical upland evergreen forest, and tropical dry forest. It has been recorded at elevations from 50 to 490 m.
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