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- 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
- Common Name
- Matchwood, mountain trumpet
- Family
- ARALIACEAE
- 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
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion