Libidibia ferrea - syn: Caesalpinia
ferrea
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Common Name: Leopard Tree, Brazilian Ironwood A medium-sized tree with
an umbrella-shaped, relatively flat-topped crown of tiny, feathery compound
leaves. Fairly open crown but provides a surprisingly dense shade. The highlight
of the tree is the trunk - which has smooth, light grey to ivory bark, mottled
with brown or dark grey patches, hence the common name of Leopard Tree.
The
bark peels off in batches with age, adding to the appeal. Libidibia ferrea,
formerly Caesalpinia ferrea, is a tree found in Brazil and Bolivia. Its wood is
often used for making fingerboards for electric guitars and basses also be used
for flooring, fancy furniture, and handgun grips.
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