Caesalpinia decapetala Mysore thorn (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Caesalpinia decapetala
Mysore thorn
Deciduous shrub
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The Caesalpinia decapetala plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to China. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mysore thorn. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. sepiaria. Roxb.

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Latin Name:  Caesalpinia decapetala
Common Name:  Mysore thorn
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Roth.)Alston.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hedges and open bushy places[146]. Swampy localities and ravines to 1800 metres[158].

General Uses: The bark is a rich source of tannin[158]. An excellent hedge plant[240]. However, due to its doubtful hardyness it is not a good candidate for this use in Britain. Wood - moderately hard[146].

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