Robinia hispida
Robinia hispida, commonly known as the Smooth Locust, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Valued for its hard, durable wood and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, it plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. While primarily ornamental, its unique botanical characteristics offer significant interest for ecologists and medicinal plant researchers.
- Scientific name: Robinia hispida
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Robinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Robinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Robinia hispidia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Робиния щетинистоволосая, while in Chinese, it is known as 毛洋槐. German speakers call it Borsstigе Robinie, and in Sorbian, it is identified as Seršćata robinija. Additionally, in Swedish, the plant is commonly known as Rosenrobinia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Робиния щетинистоволосая | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛洋槐 | Wikidata |
| de | Borstige Robinie | Wikidata |
| hsb | Seršćata robinija | Wikidata |
| sv | Rosenrobinia | Wikidata |
| cs | trnovník huňatý | Wikidata |
| hu | Rózsás akác | Wikidata |
| he | רובינה זיפית | Wikidata |
| fa | اقاقیای قرمز | Wikidata |
| az | Sərttüklü robiniya | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the west, its range extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically throughout France. The species is also present in Southeastern Europe, occupying territories in both Bulgaria and Italy. Finally, its distribution reaches the Baltic States located in Eastern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |