Fabaceae FAMILY

Platymiscium trifoliolatum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Platymiscium trifoliolatum is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 metres tall. The bole is up to 40cm in diameter[ 904 Title Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses. Publication Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400 Author Kitgaard B.B. Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew. Year 2005 ISBN Description A revision of the genus Platymiscium. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood. It is one of the most prized timber species within its native range, even though it is rather scarce[ 904 Title Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses. Publication Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400 Author Kitgaard B.B. Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew. Year 2005 ISBN Description A revision of the genus Platymiscium. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeSouthern N. America - southern Mexico.

HabitatOpen hillside, rocky canyons, along roadsides, dry deciduous forests and rocky volcanic hills of tropical deciduous forests at elevations from 200 - 2,100 metres[ 904 Title Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses. Publication Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400 Author Kitgaard B.B. Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew. Year 2005 ISBN Description A revision of the genus Platymiscium. ].