Common Name
West Indian elm
Family
MALVACEAE
Select
Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
Spanish Name
Guácimo, Guácimo ternero
- Grows up to 30m tall in open areas and forest edges.
- The seeds are edible, fresh or cooked and has a sweet flavor.
- Inner bark is mucilaginous and is used to treat digestive problems, constipation, diarrhea, ulcers and skin problems.
- Useful for ecological and soil restoration. PROPAGATION: seeds.