Guilandina major

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It grows 15 m long and is very spiny.

Medicine

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Cambodia, Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Myanmar, New Guinea, Niue, Norfolk Island, North America, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, USA, Vanuatu, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - drink - medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bonduc majus Medik. Caesalpinia major (Medik) Dandy & Exell; and others