Caesalpinia sappan (species)

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Scope note
Species of tree native to Sri Lanka, India, and Malaya, used as medicine, as an anti-bacterial, as an anti-coagulant, for reddish dye called brazilin used for dyeing fabric as well as making red paints and inks, and for its wood, which is somewhat lighter in color than Brazilwood.
Caesalpinia sappan
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024