About Balsamocarpon brevifolium Clos
Nomenclature and Classification
Balsamocarpon brevifolium Clos, commonly known as algarrobilla, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is the only species classified in the genus Balsamocarpon.
Taxonomic Placement
The genus Balsamocarpon is placed in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae and the tribe Caesalpinieae.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to northern and north-central Chile, specifically the regions of Atacama and Coquimbo.
