Haematoxylum brasiletto | Brazilwood, Spiny Tree, Uitzquauitl, Huitzcuahuitl, Curaque. Originated in … Mexico | Various
Haematoxylum brasiletto belongs to the plant family LEGUMINOS and Genus Haematoxylum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Haematoxylum brasiletto does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Haematoxylum brasiletto so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Haematoxylum brasiletto brazilwood,spiny tree,uitzquauitl,huitzcuahuitl,curaque is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The wood of Haematoxylum brasiletto has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Spiny tree (also known as brazilwood) including red-lavender, bright red, purple, bright pink and blue-vi. Haematoxylum brasiletto is known as uitzquauitl in Nahuatl Aztec, huitzcuahuitl in Nahuatl Aztec or curaque in Michoacn. Spiny tree was used by the Aztecs for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric.
The Wood of Haematoxylum brasiletto can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … red-lavender,bright red,purple,bright pink,violet
"Colors from nature : growing, collecting & using natural dyes", Bobbi A. McRae, Storey Communications Inc, Pownal Vermont, 1993.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.