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Common Honey-Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

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About

<em>Gleditsia triacanthos</em>, commonly known as the common honey locust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae. It is widely distributed across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania, making it one of the more cosmopolitan woody plants within its genus. The species typically inhabits a broad range of terrestrial environments, including temperate forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas where it often establishes readily. Its conservation status has not been evaluated by the IUCN, and population data remain limited. Diet information for this species is not available in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Uruguay).

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish acacia de tres espinas
French Févier d'Amérique
German Gleditschie
Portuguese espinheiro-da-virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Honey-Locust?
The scientific name of Common Honey-Locust is Gleditsia triacanthos. It belongs to the genus Gleditsia.
Where does Common Honey-Locust live?
Common Honey-Locust is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Uruguay).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia.
What family does Common Honey-Locust belong to?
Common Honey-Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) belongs to the genus Gleditsia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Common Honey-Locust belong to?
Common Honey-Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Common Honey-Locust?
The closest relatives of Common Honey-Locust in the genus Gleditsia include swamp-locust, Chinese honey-locust.

Native Range — 47 Countries

Genus Gleditsia — 3 Species

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