ZZ Libidibia coriaria
(Jacq.) Schltdl.
Fabaceae Edible: Medicine
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A low, crooked tree. The leaves have leaflets twice divided. There are about 15 leaflets that are 3-5 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow. The pods are 6 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are thick and flattened and become twisted as they get old. Possibly now Caesalpinia coriaria (Jacq.) Willd.
Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, West Indies,
Synonyms
Caesalpinia thomaea Spreng.Libidibia coriaria (Jaccq.) Schltdl.Poinciana coriaria Jacq.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (As Libidibia coriaria)
