Monkeypod Tree
Albizia saman
Non-native
Family: Fabaceae
Size: Up to 75' high
Identification
Identification
Food and health uses
Food and health uses
In Colombia, the fruit decoction is used as a sedative.
The root decoction is used in hot baths for stomach cancer in Venezuela.
It is a traditional remedy for colds, diarrhea, headache, intestinal ailments and stomachache.
The leaf infusion is used as a laxative In the West Indies, seeds are chewed for sore throat.
More information
More information
Monkeypod Tree on road across from Rainbow Room
Monkeypod Tree by Kalani Kai cottages
Monkeypod Tree branching habit
'The' Monkeypod Tree at the end of Trent Lane
Roots of 'The' Monkeypod Tree
Monkeypod Tree branching habit
Monkeypod Tree leaves
Monkeypod Tree branches in flower
Monkeypod leaves and flowers
Monkeypod flower