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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Jucó
- Common Name
- Jamaican nettle tree
- Family
- CANNABACEAE
- Grows up to 25m tall as a pioneer in open areas and forest edges.
- Seeds are dispersed by birds and flowers are a source of nectar for stingless bees and honeybees.
- The sap is used in the treatment of sore eye.
- Optimal species for ecological restoration and grass replacement.
- A strong, tough fibre is obtained from the bark. It is used for cordage.
- Strips of the bark are used for tying house rafters.
PROPAGATION: Seeds and cuttings.
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion