ZZ Libidibia coriaria

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A low, crooked tree. The leaves have leaflets twice divided. There are about 15 leaflets that are 3-5 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow. The pods are 6 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are thick and flattened and become twisted as they get old. Possibly now Caesalpinia coriaria (Jacq.) Willd.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caesalpinia thomaea Spreng.; Libidibia coriaria (Jaccq.) Schltdl.; Poinciana coriaria Jacq.;