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HYMENAEA COURBARIL L - JATOBA.
Common nameJatoba, copal, red locus, locust, copinol, Brazilian cherry, stinking tree, kawanari, guapinol, algarrobo, rode locus. Family Leguminosae. Overview Jatoba is a huge canopy tree growing up to 130 feet tall; the crown is spreading and sometimes the base develops buttresses. It produces small red flowers and an oblong brown pod containing 3 - 4 seeds with a pulp that is edible. Red locus is also a very beautiful reddish-brown wood from the tropics. It is hard, heavy and very strong; bends well, glues well and therefore used for furniture, shipbuilding, cabinetwork, etc. In traditional medicine, the smooth gray bark of the jatoba tree is regarded as a natural energy tonic. It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. At the base of the tree, a light natural yellow resin (copal) can be found; it is used in the production of varnish. Upon burning it has the smell of pine and it is also employed in traditional medicine. Tea made from the bark is used against intestinal parasites and indigestion . Suriname's traditional medicine The bark of "redi loksi" as the tree is called in this country, is used in the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, to cure urinary infections and against hypertension. Visit also our APPLICATION & DOSAGE -, CHOLESTEROL -, DIABETES - , HYPERTENSION - and TINCTURE pages. Hardiness USDA zone 9B - 11. Propagation Seeds. Culture Full sun / partial shade, moist soil, needs humidity. Plant in frost free locations. Can be planted in large containers for a few years. |