Gymnocladus
Gymnocladus (Neo-Latin, from Greek γυμνὀς, gymnos, naked + κλάδος, klados, branch)[1] is a small genus of leguminous trees. The common name coffeetree is used for this genus.[2]
| Gymnocladus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Kentucky coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus: | Gymnocladus Lam. |
| Species | |
Description
Gymnocladus species are very large, deciduous trees with bipinnate leaves.
The greenish-white flowers only appear after long periods of warm weather. Very long legumes are formed that hang from the branches. The species of this genus are predominantly distributed endochorically.
Species
There are three species:[3][4]
| Image | Name | Common Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnocladus burmanicus | Dekang tree | India | |
| Gymnocladus chinensis | soap tree | central China. | |
 | Gymnocladus dioicus | Kentucky coffeetree | Midwest and Upper South of North America. |
References
- Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). . New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.
- USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Gymnocladus". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- LegumeWeb genus list
- PFAF: Gymnocladus
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