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| Guazuma ulmifolia | |
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| Guazuma ulmifolia leaves | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Guazuma |
| Species: | G. ulmifolia
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| Guazuma ulmifolia | |
Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly known as West Indian elm or bay cedar, is a medium-sized tree normally found in pastures and disturbed forests. This flowering plant from the family Malvaceae grows up to 30m in height and 30–40 cm in diameter. It is widely found in areas such as the Caribbean, South America, Central America and Mexico serving several uses that vary from its value in carpentry to its utility in medicine.
- ^ Barstow, M. (2019). "Guazuma ulmifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61785778A61785781. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T61785778A61785781.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.