About Prosopis caldenia Burkart
Taxonomic Classification
This species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae is currently classified as Neltuma caldenia, and was previously known under the scientific name Prosopis caldenia Burkart. It is commonly called the caldén.
Endemic Range
The tree is endemic to the subtropical regions of Argentina.
Growth and Soil Preferences
It grows best in sandy, arid soil, tolerates drought well, and develops an extremely deep root system.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves are small, deciduous, alternate, and pinnately compound.
Foliage and Spines
The tree’s foliage grows in a tortuous pattern, with paired conical spines growing at the nodes.
