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Peltophorum dubium
Peltophorum dubium is a tree in the family Fabaceae and subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This species is known as the Ibirá-pitá in Argentina and Paraguay, árbol de Artigas in Uruguay, and Cambuí in Brazil. It is a large tree, growing around 20–25 meters, with a more or less straight trunk.
Habitat
They are native to the seasonal deciduous forests of subtropical and temperate regions of South America. They grow on the riverbanks in the south of Brazil, the northeast of Argentina, Paraguay and in the north of Uruguay. They have also been planted along the avenues of Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Porto Alegre.
Varieties
Three varieties are accepted:
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