Geoffroea spinosa
Geoffroea spinosa
Safety & Hazards
The bark is used medicinally, but is toxic in larger doses[ 1309 Title The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation Publication Author Allen O.N.; Allen E.K. Publisher University of Wisconsin Year 1981 ISBN 0-333-32221-5 Description An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus. ].
Botanical Description
Geoffroea spinosa is a spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree with a fairly narrow elongate crown and horizontal branches. It grows 6 - 12 metres tall with a straight bole 30 - 50cm in diameter[ 420 Title Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition. Publication Author Lorenzi. H. Publisher Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. Year 2002 ISBN 85-86714-15-1 Description Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best. ]. The tree has several local uses and is often harvested from the wild. The fruits are eaten, the tree also has medicinal properties and is a source of wood. The plant can be grown as a pioneer for restoring native woodland and establishing woodland gardens. A very ornamental plant, especially when in bloom, and with a crown that resembles a conifer, it can be used in general landscaping[ 420 Title Brazilian Trees. Volume 2. 4th Edition. Publication Author Lorenzi. H. Publisher Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. Year 2002 ISBN 85-86714-15-1 Description Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best. ].