Dussia cuscatlanica
(Standl.) Standl. & Steyerm.
Fabaceae
Cashalia cuscatlanica Standl.
Dussia grandifrons I.M.Johnst.
Common Name:
General Information
Dussia cuscatlanica is a tree with an open, spreading crown; it can grow up to 30 metres tall, exceptionally to 50 metres. The long, straight, cylindrical bole is buttressed at the base. The leaves are often very large, and can be up to 100cm long[
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
,
749- Title
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. Vol. 32
- Publication
-
- Author
- Rudd V.E.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution Press; Washington.
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Monographs of several species in the family Fabaceae, including the Ormosia that occur in the Americas. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
An important lumber tree in Salvador, where it is commonly harvested from the wild.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
749- Title
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. Vol. 32
- Publication
-
- Author
- Rudd V.E.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution Press; Washington.
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Monographs of several species in the family Fabaceae, including the Ormosia that occur in the Americas. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
C. America - Costa Rica to southern Mexico
Habitat
Mountain forest; at elevations from 20 - 2,000 metres[
749- Title
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. Vol. 32
- Publication
-
- Author
- Rudd V.E.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution Press; Washington.
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Monographs of several species in the family Fabaceae, including the Ormosia that occur in the Americas. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 30.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is not distinguishable from the creamy yellow sapwood. The texture is coarse, the grain fairly straight, lustre is low, the wood has no distinctive odour or taste. The wood is of medium density, tough and strong[
749- Title
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. Vol. 32
- Publication
-
- Author
- Rudd V.E.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution Press; Washington.
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Monographs of several species in the family Fabaceae, including the Ormosia that occur in the Americas. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. It is used for local construction[
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.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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