Mallow family: kapok, cacao & okra
West Indian Elm
Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.
Names
| English | West Indian Elm |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Guásima |
| Chinese | 毛可可 |
| Scientific name | Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. |
About this species
Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly known as West Indian elm or bay cedar, is a medium-sized tree normally found in pastures and disturbed forests. This flowering plant from the family Malvaceae grows up to 30m in height and 30–40 cm in diameter. It is widely found in areas such as the Caribbean, South America, Central America and Mexico serving several uses that vary from its value in carpentry to its utility in medicine.
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Guazuma ulmifolia, llamado comúnmente guasmo, guásimo, guásima, guácima, caulote, mutamba, bay cedar, cuaulote (del náhuatl), tapaculo, majahua o pixoy (maya) es un árbol de mediano porte de la familia de las malváceas, nativo de América tropical.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Guazuma |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini10
- Brokopondo1
- Paramaribo1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
