Hebestigma cubense

Botanical Description

Hebestigma cubense is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 14 metres tall[ 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. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. An attractive tree, flowering just before the new leaves are produced, it has potential for use as an ornamental[ 448 Title Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Second Volume. Publication Author Little E.L.; Woodbury R.O.;Wadsworth F.H. Publisher USDA, Forest Service; Washington. Year 1974 ISBN Description Contains detailed information, and usually an illustration, on 500 tree species, including both native and exotic species. ].