Xylia xylocarpa (Burma Ironwood)

Xylia xylocarpa, Burma Ironwood, Pyinkado, Jambu

Botanical name: Xylia xylocarpa

Common names: Burma Ironwood, Pyinkado, Jambu

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Vietnam

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical 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.

This handsome tree from Vietnam is very conspicuous in the flowering season owing to its bright yellow flowers. X. xylocarpa produces hardwood, and in Vietnam it is classified as an ironwood with its name referring to use in traditional cart making. The seeds of this tree are edible. This tree is considered a medicinal plant in India.



Xylia xylocarpa, Burma Ironwood, Pyinkado, Jambu


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