Haematoxylum campechianum | Bloodwoodtree, Logwood, Spiny Tree, Uitzquauitl, Huitzcuahuitl. Originated in … Mexico | Various
Haematoxylum campechianum 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 campechianum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Haematoxylum campechianum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Haematoxylum campechianum bloodwoodtree,logwood,spiny tree,uitzquauitl,huitzcuahuitl 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 campechianum has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Bloodwoodtree (also known as spiny tree and logwood) including blue, purple, dusty purple and reddish purple. Haematoxylum campechianum is known as uitzquauitl in Nahuatl Aztec and huitzcuahuitl in Nahuatl Aztec. 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 campechianum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … blue,purple,dusty purple,reddish purple
"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.