Common Name
Matchwood, mountain trumpet
Family
ARALIACEAE
Select
Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
Spanish Name
Cola de pavo, Fosforillo, Guarumo de montaña, Guarumón, Papelillo, Papayillo, Paracaídas, Pava, Pavillo, Pavo Macho, Probado, Yagrumo macho
- Grows up to 15m tall as a pioneer in grassland and forest edges.
- Leaves in poultice are used externally to treat sore muscles.
- Soft wood is used for carpentry, matches and as a fiber for paper.
- Attracts diverse avifauna when is fruiting and is pollinated mainly by stingless bees PROPAGATION: Seed