Fabaceae FAMILY
Stryphnodendron guianense
Stryphnodendron guianense
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Stryphnodendron guianense is a small tree growing about 12 metres tall[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ].. The bark is commonly used in Brazil to treat wounds and various skin problems. The bark is also a source of tannins, dyestuff and ink.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Guyana, French Guiana, Surinam, Venezuela.
HabitatOld secondary forests on sandy soils, savannah forest margins[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ].