Tropical Plant "Pipewood"
Casearia decandra

Characteristics - The pipewood or wild honey tree is not a cultivated fruit tree and is relatively frequent in nature in its natural habitat, throughout the Brazilian territory, in various types of forest, from sea level to more than 100 m in altitude. It is a deciduous tree, 4-10 m tall. Leaves initially membranaceous, then chartaceous, glabrous on both surfaces, 5-10 cm long, with a petiole of 4-6 cm. Inflorescences in axillary fascicles, with fragrant, yellow flowers, short pedicillate, form In July and August,at the same time, as the new foliage emerges. The fruits are capsules, globose, dehiscent, containing various seeds, wrapped in sticky, carnose aril, that is sweet and edible; they ripen beginning in October.

Uses - The fruits are consumed only in their natural state and are not widely appreciated.

Propagation - Propagated by seeds.