Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood)

Botanical names: Caesalpinia sappan, Biancaea sappan

Common names: Sappanwood, Bukkum-wood, Gango

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Southeast Asia

Under natural conditions Caesalpinia sappan grows mostly in hilly areas with clayey soil and calcareous rocks at low and medium altitudes. It does not tolerate too wet soil conditions.

The use of heartwood as a safe natural coloring agent with good medicinal value for food products, beverages and pharmaceuticals.

Similar plants: Caesalpinia sappan, Biancaea sappan

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• Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Peacock Flower)
• Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Compton' (Pride of Barbados)
• Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Lutea' (Yellow Peacock Flower)
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