Hymenolobium modestum

Botanical Description

Hymenolobium modestum is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is a good quality construction timber that is used locally and also traded.