Caesalpinia

A revision of the 47 species in the neotropical Poincianella-Erythrostemon group of Caesalpinia. These vary from woody-based perenial herbs to large trees, and range from SE USA to southern Chile.

The author covers distribution, ecology, phenology, morphology, seed chemistry, common names and horticultural potential. The text is illustrated with 46 full-page line drawings, 75 photographs, and distribution maps.