Lysiloma acapulcense

Botanical Description

Lysiloma acapulcense is a deciduous tree with heavy branching and a wide, spreading crown; it usually grows 4 - 12 metres tall, occasionally reaching 20 metres. Often forming dense thickets[ 1523 Title Lysiloma (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae) in Mesoamerica Publication Kew Bulletin 59. 453-467 (2004) Author Gale S.W. & Pennington T.D. Publisher Year 2004 ISBN Description An excellent review of the Mesoamerican species of Lysiloma with complete botanical descriptions, range, habitats and uses. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood and tannins. It is grown in agroforestry systems to provide shade and organic material, and has potential for use as a pioneer species for restoring woodland and establishing woodland gardens. It is commonly grown as a street tree in Florida[ 1309 Title The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation Publication Author Allen O.N.; Allen E.K. Publisher University of Wisconsin Year 1981 ISBN 0-333-32221-5 Description An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus. ].