Common Name
Brazilian copal, West indian locust tree, Amami gum
Family
FABACEAE
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Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
Spanish Name
Guapinol
- Grows in second stage of forest succession.
- It is a Nitrogen fixer. Useful in ecological restoration.
- Several uses: Edible nutritious powdered pulp. Red sap as a tonic and for affections of the upper respiratory system. The leaves and inner bark are used in the treatment of hypoglycemic, diabetes and stomach disorders.
- Pollinated by bees and bats PROPAGATION: Seeds