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Useful Tropical Plants

Conzattia multiflora

(B.L.Rob.) Standl.

Fabaceae

+ Synonyms

Caesalpinia multiflora B.L.Rob.

Conzattia arborea Rose

Common Name:

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General Information

Conzattia multiflora is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a broad, spreading crown; it usually grows around 10 - 15 metres tall, though can be as small as 3 metres or as tall as 20 metres. The bole can be 20 - 50cm in diameter[
411
Title
Trees and Shrubs of Mexico
Publication
Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23
Author
Standley P.C.
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution; Washington
Year
1926
ISBN
 
Description
Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
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1171
Title
Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
Publication
 
Author
Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
Publisher
Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
Year
0
ISBN
0188-5170
Description
Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

1171
Title
Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
Publication
 
Author
Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
Publisher
Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
Year
0
ISBN
0188-5170
Description
Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet

Range

Southern N. America - Mexico (Baja Sur to Chihuahua, south to Oaxaca and Veracruz)

Habitat

Deciduous tropical forests[
1171
Title
Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
Publication
 
Author
Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
Website
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
Publisher
Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
Year
0
ISBN
0188-5170
Description
Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
].

Properties

HabitDeciduous Tree
Height12.00 m
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details

Conzattia multiflora is native to the semi-arid, subtropical and tropical regions of western and southern Mexico.

Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[
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.
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Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is used medicinally

Other Uses

The wood is light in weight, firm and finishes smoothly, but is susceptible to decay and insects. It is used locally.
The wood is used for fuel.

Propagation

Seed -
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