Pasto alaeagia
Elaeagia pastoensis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The resin is used as chewing gum.
Edible parts
Resin
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Barniz, Barniz de pastoa, Jokitziri, Lacre, Moquetziri, Rayo