Piscidia piscipula (L.) Sarg.

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Piscidia piscipula (L.) Sarg.

  • Collector(s)

    R. Arvigo 89 with G. Shropshire, A. Cuc, E. Xix & M. Xix, 05 May 1988

  • Location

    Belize. Cayo. Ix Chel Farm.

  • Habitat

    Along riversides. Rare.

  • Description

    Tree to 7m; bark smooth; flowers mauve and white.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 86394

    Occurrence ID: 97c06d18-8e20-4c22-abd5-d02b90dc6e02

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 338
    LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014020343

  • Local Name

    wormwood, palo de gusano

  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Level 1 Use

    MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Materials and Products)

  • Level 3 Use

    Construction Material

  • Use Notes

    Used as house posts and lumber

  • Level 1 Use

    MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Materials and Products)

  • Level 3 Use

    Lumber

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