Hebestigma cubense
(Kunth) Urb.
Fabaceae
Gliricidia cubensis (Kunth) C.Wright
Gliricidia latifolia Griseb.
Gliricidia platycarpa Griseb.
Gliricidia sagraei Benth. ex Urb.
Lonchocarpus latifolius Sagra
Robinia cubensis Kunth
Common Name:
General Information
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.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Caribbean - Cuba
Habitat
Mountain forests and scrubby areas[
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.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Pollinators | Bees, Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Agroforestry Uses:
The flowers are a good source of nectar for bees[
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.
].
Other Uses
The orange-coloured wood is hard, heavy and durable. Generally too small for commercial exploitation, it is used locally for posts, props etc[
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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with help from
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