Abarema abbottii explained

Abarema abbottii, the Abbott abarema, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in the Dominican Republic, and is confined to broad-leaved woodlands on limestone soils.

Morphology

The tree is a perennial plant.^[1] It is 4 to 12 metres tall, with rough grey bark.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

Distribution: Restricted to north-east Dominican Republic, on the southern shore of Samana Bay and west towards Sa Quita-espuela.^[2]

Habitat: A tree confined to broad-leaved woodland on limestone soils up to 800 metres.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew . Abarema abbottii (Rose & Leonard) Barneby & J.W.Grimes Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . December 20, 2020.
2. Silk Tree, Guanacaste, Monkey's Earrings, pt. 1., Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 74(1): 105. 1996