🌳 1. Brazilwood (Caesalpinia echinata)
Also known as Pau-Brasil, this tree is historically and culturally significant, and the country Brazil is named after it.

🔸 Description:
Height: Up to 15 meters (49 feet)

Trunk: Hard, dense, reddish heartwood

Leaves: Fern-like, compound

Flowers: Bright yellow with red markings

Native To: Atlantic Forest of Brazil

🔸 Uses:
High-quality red dye (brazilin), once exported worldwide

Valuable for violin bows (especially Pernambuco bows)

Ornamental and timber purposes

🔸 Growing Conditions:
Climate: Tropical to subtropical

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate; avoid waterlogging