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USES of Haematoxylum campechianum: is also a histological stain used for staining This species is also planted around houses also useful against diarrhoea, dysentery,
H. campechianum is a widely cultivated tree cell nuclei (Seegeler, 1992; Gurib-Fakim, as an ornamental for its delicate foliage and dyspepsia, and leucorrhoea. The extract
and its wood is used to extract a series of dyes 2005). fragrant flowers. Flowers are honey bearing “haematoxylin” has been shown to possess
in darker tints of grey, brown, violet, blue and In Southeastern Asia and Africa, it is also and consequently the species is frequently anti-inflammatory properties (Seegeler,
black called “haematoxylin”. The dyes give a used as timber in the fabrication of furniture, planted by apiculturists near beehives. The 1992; Gurib-Fakim, 2005; Graveson, 2012).
permanent color to several fabrics such as silk, veneer, and wood articles. The wood of this leaves and young branches are used as forage Finally, this species is used as a boundary,
wool, cotton, nylon and rayon. This extract species is strong and durable for use outdoors (Niembro 1986, Rico-Gray et al., 1991). barrier or support plant, and in India and
is also used to dye leather, fur, feathers and and in contact with the ground. Wood is also H. campechianum is used in traditional Southeastern Asia, it is occasionally cultivated
paper and to produce inks. The haematoxylin used as firewood and for posts. medicine as an astringent and tonic. It is as a hedge plant.

2009

a bending logwood bonsai. We negotiated the price to bring the plant home. The cut was made above some 2010
I immediately asked for a saw to cut the plant to
After looking around at last I could see a plant in a
poly bag that probably could meet my desire of having establish the first shaping as well as to make it easier
and at last the plant belonged to me. branches growing from the straight part of the trunk
above a dramatic bend.

Here was the shape of the tree in Puerto Rico after After returning home, I put the plant in a bigger pot
the cutting process. to let it grow quicker and better. Some six months later
I took the picture of the plant.

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