Sappanwood

Sappanwood

Taxobox | name = Sappanwood
status = LR/lc | status_system = IUCN2.3


image_width = 240px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Fabales
familia = Fabaceae
genus = "Caesalpinia"
species = "C. sappan"
binomial = "Caesalpinia sappan"

Sappanwood or Sapanwood ("Caesalpinia sappan", Japanese: suou) is a sort of Brazilwood that is related to legumes found in tropical Southeast Asia and the Malay archipelago. It was first called "brezel wood" in Europe.

This plant has many uses. It possesses medicinal abilities as an anti-bacterial and for its anti-coagulant properties. It also produces a valued type of reddish dye called brazilin, used for dyeing fabric as well as making red paints and inks. The wood is somewhat lighter in color than Brazil wood and its other allies, but the same tinctorial principle appears to be common to all.

Sappanwood used to be one of the main sources of trade during the 17th century between Japan and its Southeast Asia neighbors (especially Siam) onboard Red Seal Ships.

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  • sappanwood — sap·pan·wood …   English syllables

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