Vochysia gummifera

Botanical Description

Vochysia gummifera is a tree. A gum obtained from the tree is said to be of better quality than gum arabic (from Acacia spp.). It has been recommended for commercial exploitation from wild trees, but previous attempts have not met with success[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. The tree also has local medicinal uses and yields a low quality timber.