Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood)

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.

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

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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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.

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Image gallery: 6 images
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) light green fruit hanging on a branch in a close up
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) hanging fruit pods attached to woody stems with soft green tones
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) with green leaves and brown seed pods hanging on branches
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) branches carry many brown seed pods among the small green leaves.
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) light grey bark with sharp thorns on upright plant trunks
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) trunks with light grey bark textures and prominent sharp thorns throughout.
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) yellow flower cluster on branch close up in sunlight for home decor.
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) showing yellow flower clusters and delicate fern-like foliage on a woody branch.
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) yellow flower cluster in a close up view on a stem
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) yellow flowers with red centers and dark stamens in a cluster
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) with compound green leaves spreading symmetrically from a central woody stem
Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood) leaves spreading symmetrically from a central woody stem over the grassy ground


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