Krugiodendron ferreum

Characteristics

Dicots
RHAMNACEAE
Krugiodendron
Krugiodendron ferreum (Vahl)Urb.
BLACK IRONWOOD; LEADWOOD
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The wood of this species is extremely dense, with a specific gravity of about 1.3 (Sargent 1884, as Condalia ferrea).
Native
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Classification

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ROSALES
RHAMNACEAE
Krugiodendron
Krugiodendron ferreum (Vahl)Urb. - BLACK IRONWOOD; LEADWOOD

Citation

KRUGIODENDRON FERREUM (Vahl) Urban, Symb. Antill. 3: 314. 1902.
Rhamnus ferrea Vahl 1793.
VIRGIN ISLANDS: St. Croix, s.d., Rohr & West s.n. (holotype: C).
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Species Distribution Map

Plant Photos

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Krugiodendron ferreum - T. Ann Williams View Full Size
Krugiodendron ferreum - 283
Krugiodendron ferreum - T. Ann Williams View Full Size
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Krugiodendron ferreum - Roger Hammer View Full Size
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Krugiodendron ferreum - Patricia Howell View Full Size
Krugiodendron ferreum - 229
Krugiodendron ferreum - Patricia Howell View Full Size
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Krugiodendron ferreum - John R. Park View Full Size
Krugiodendron ferreum - 139
Krugiodendron ferreum - John R. Park View Full Size