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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Madero negro, Madre de cacao
- Common Name
- Forest lilac, Mexican lilac, Rat killer tree
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Grows up to 18m tall in grasslands, forest edges and as living fences.
- It is nitrogen fixer. Useful in ecological and soil restoration.
- Lea ves have been used in the treatment of skin problems and bodylice
- The flowers are pollinated by the larger solitary bees Xylocopa fimbriata and Centris species.
PROPAGATION: Seeds and branches or cuttings.
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion