Fabaceae FAMILY
Stryphnodendron obovatum
Stryphnodendron obovatum
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Stryphnodendron obovatum is a small tree. The bark is commonly used in Brazil to treat wounds and various skin problems. The bark is also a source of tannins.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - Paraguay, Bolivia, central and eastern Brazil.
HabitatDryland forest and savannah.