Escaramuza, Silvery snowbell
Styrax argenteus

Family: Styracaceae

What it is like

A tree.

There are about 100-130 Styrax species. There are about 84 in tropical America.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alamo, Alamo negro, Alomo, Bracino, Capulin Chilacuate, Chocolatillo, Chucam-ai, Duraznillo, Estroac, Estoraco, Estoraque, Estoraque comun, Guapa, Hoj de jabon, Naranjo, Naranjo duraznillo, Palo blanco, Resina, resino, Roble, Ruin, Sabia roja, Sahumerio, Tepe aguacate

Synonyms

Strigilia argentea (C. Presl.) Miers; Styrax myristicifolius Perkins; Styrax polyanthus Perkins;