Common Name
Billy Webb
Family
FABACEAE
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Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
Spanish Name
Carboncillo, Guayacán, Chacte, Chichipate, Huesillo
- Grows up to 30 meters tall, do well on rocky soils.
- Pollinated by stingless bees.
- The bitter bark contains alkaloids and is used in the treatment of syphilis, scrofula and malaria.
- The wood is very hard, heavy, tough, strong and very durable.
- Useful for ecological restoration projects. PROPAGATION: Seeds on last months of every