Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) - Image 1

Botanical names: Caesalpinia sappan, Biancaea sappan

Common names: Sappanwood, Bukkum-wood, Gango

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) yellow flower cluster on branch close up in natural light
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) yellow flowers grow in clusters alongside small green buds on thin branches.
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