Jupunba abbottii (synonym Abarema abbottii), the Abbott abarema, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic, and is confined to broad-leaved woodlands on limestone soils.
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Morphology
The tree is a perennial plant. It is 4 to 12 metres tall, with rough grey bark.
Distribution and habitat
Distribution: Restricted to north-east Dominican Republic, on the southern shore of Samana Bay and west towards Sa Quita-espuela.
Habitat: A tree confined to broad-leaved woodland on limestone soils up to 800 metres.