Paloue | |
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Paloue guianensis Aublet 1775 | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Detarioideae |
Tribe: | Amherstieae |
Genus: | Paloue Aubl. (1775) |
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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.[2]
Paloue are large, woody trees, with simple leaves.[3] The flowers of Paloue species have five petals and nine fertile stamens.[3]
All species of Paloue are found in northern South America. More specifically, they are endemic to the Guiana Shield.[4]
16 species are accepted:[1]