Cymbopetalum mayanum
Lundell
Maya cymbopetalum, Ear flower
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCymbopetalum mayanum is a species of flowering plant in family Annonaceae. The specific epithet mayanum refers to the Mayan region in which it is indigenous, specifically the Atlantic lowlands of Guatemala and Honduras. It grows as a tree, and may be threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation. It is native to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Southeast Mexico. Common names for C. mayanum include Mayan cymbopetalum, huevo de toro, muk, anona de montaña, banana, guanabano, guinellito, guineo, gunchuch, mata boni, mataboni, naguate, sufricaya, tulmax, chikinte, and naguate Mayan cymbopetalum provides food for ants and many species of birds, including:
Description
A tree.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Belize, Central America, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America,
Other Uses
The fibrous bark is used to make a rope. The bark is smooth, slightly fissured, and corky; it gives a good rope.
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.WDT.QC.ca)
- http://research.famsi.org/botanyworking_plant_list.php
