Gymnocladus
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Kentucky coffeetree, Gymnocladus dioicus | |
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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]
There are three species:[3][4]
- Gymnocladus burmanicus
- Gymnocladus chinensis - soap tree
- Gymnocladus dioicus - Kentucky coffeetree
References
- ^ Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). . New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.
- ^ NRCS. "Gymnocladus". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ LegumeWeb genus list
- ^ PFAF: Gymnocladus