White Mahogany, White Yemeri, Creole
Vochysia guatemalensis
Palo de agua, mayo blanco, chancho
Ornamental & Shade Trees
Vochysia guatemalensis is a medium to large tree, 30-55 m tall with diameter of 0.5-1.5 m. The bole is cylindrical and sometimes bifurcate, with smooth and pale bark. The crown is rounded or depressed, the branchlets glabrous; stipules sublate, 3 mm long.
Leaves
Leaves simple, 3-4 verticilate or the uppermost opposite, on petioles 2-3 cm long, oblong - lanceolate 9-15 cm long, 2.5-5.5 cm wide, dark and bright green, rather abruptly acumin
Flowers
Bright yellow and fragrant, 10- 18 cm long. Flowering normally begins when the tree is 4-6 years old.
