Haematoxylon campechianum: Campeche
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Description: Description and photograph of this tree, with information on its herbal properties, tribal uses, the chemicals it contains and its current ethnomedical uses.
Tropical Plant Database File for: Campeche - Haematoxylon campechianum bloodwood, bois campeche, campeche, campechier, kampes agaci, logwood, palo de campeche Campeche is a fast growing ornamental tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It produces numerous delicate round leaflets and extremely fragrant yellow flowers. The tree trunk and branches are thorned and become more gnarled with age, lending to it's attractive appearance. The wood of the tree is heavy and extremely hard. A black to blue dye, also called logwood extract, is obtained from the heartwood. This tropical hardwood was introduced into Europe as a dyeing agent for textiles soon after the discovery of America in the 1500's. Campeche is native to Belize, Guatemala and Mexico, however it has been naturalized in many South American countries as well. The genus is a small one, with only two species found in Latin and Southern America.
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