What is chloroleucon tortum?

Chloroleucon tortum is a flowering tree native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Fabaceae and is commonly known as the "Guachipelín" or "Cedro macho" in Spanish.

This tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a straight, cylindrical trunk reaching up to 1 meter in diameter. The leaves are pinnate and can have up to 14 pairs of leaflets, with a prominent gland near the base of the petiole.

Chloroleucon tortum produces small yellow-green flowers in axillary clusters that bloom between March and May. The fruit is a brown, flat pod that contains several seeds dispersed by wind and water.

This tree is typically found in savannas, riparian forests, and gallery forests. The wood is used for general carpentry, furniture, and fuel. The bark is rich in tannins, which are used in leather tanning and dyeing.

Chloroleucon tortum also has cultural importance in some regions, with its bark and wood being used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and inflammation of the respiratory tract. The leaves are often used as forage for livestock.