Its trunk measures 40 to 60 cm in diameter and is highly branched and rigid, presenting uncountable spines.

Leaves are small (3–5 mm long), bipinnate, tending to fall very early in spring after young sprouts become spines themselves.

The fruit is a dehiscent dark violet pod, 10–17 cm long, straight shaped and heavily scented.

[5] This tree flowers between September and November and fructifies between December and January, holding its fruits until early August.

However timber is available in small sizes and limited amounts, therefore it is used rather locally to manufacture crafts like statues, handles, wooden wheel parts, musical instruments and staffs.