Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Tree Echium
In German
Brasil Baum
Baum Aciam
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
árbol Aciam
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
árvore Aciam
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Tree Echium. Brazilwood has thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Tree Echium has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brazilwood and Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Tree Echium
Season and care of Brazilwood and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Tree Echium Physical Information
Brazilwood and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Tree Echium are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Brazilwood and Tree Echium
Care of Brazilwood and Tree Echium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.