Gleditsia macracantha
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: gleditsia
Plant ID (slug): gleditsia-macracantha
Numeric ID: 24561
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gleditsia macracantha is a deciduous Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Distribution
E. Asia - China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Canopy;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Anaesthetic The twigs and the leaves contain the alkaloids gleditschine and stenocarpine[4]. Stenocarpine has been used as a local anaesthetic whilst gleditschine causes stupor and loss of reflex activity[4].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gleditsia macracantha