Genus of legumes
Paloue is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Detarioideae. The genera was first created with the description of "Paloue guianensis" by Aublet in 1775.
Description.
"Paloue" are large, woody trees, with simple leaves. The flowers of "Paloue" species have five petals and nine fertile stamens.
Range and habitat.
All species of "Paloue" are found in northern South America. More specifically, they are endemic to the Guiana Shield.
Species.
16 species are accepted:
References.
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