The wood of the Guazuma ulmifolia is utilized for posts, interior carpentry, light construction, boxes, crates, shoe horns, tool handles, and charcoal. The wood is found to be very unproblematic to work with. The sapwood has a color of brown (light) and the heartwood is …

Mar 28, 2023 · Guazuma ulmifolia, also known as West Indian elm or “guacimo,” sustains the livestock of many small farmers at the end of the dry season when grasses are scarce. It is one of the first perennial plants to establish in degraded or disturbed areas. Growers manage G. ulmifolia trees for the regeneration of fodder or fuelwood.

It is a small to medium sized tree normally found in pastures and disturbed forests. This flowering plant from the Malvaceae family grows up to 30m in height and 30–40 cm in diameter. It is widely found in areas such as the Caribbean, South American, Central America and Mexico serving a number of uses...

Guacimo blanco is one of Costa Rica’s most common and widespread arboreal species, being found in pastures and along roadsides all over the country. Persisting in the crown for many months, Guacimo’s black, woody, tubercle-laden fruits – highly prized by pasture animals – are a hallmark of the species.

Guazuma ulmifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 30 m (98ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Apr 25, 2021 · Guásimo is widely used as a lumber tree, the sapwood of this tree is light brown and the heartwood is brown or reddish-brown. The wood produced by this species is relatively soft and therefore easy to work with.

Guazuma is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 30 m tall. Its leaves form a compact, rounded canopy, remaining green throughout the year except in areas with a long dry season. It is used as a source of fuelwood, shade, and fodder for livestock.

Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly called West Indian elm, is a medium-sized broadleaf evergreen tree that typically matures to 30-60' tall with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical areas in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America.

Usos y aplicaciones: Es una planta medicinal muy utilizada popularmente para tratar varios problemas de salud, como aliviar el dolor abdominal, controlar la diabetes, disminuir presión alta, combatir infecciones y evitar la caída del cabello.

El Jardín Botánico Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino ha querido destacar en esta oportunidad una significativa especie, de preciado valor en la región Caribe colombiana y presente en nuestras colecciones se trata del Guácimo (Guazuma ulmifolia).