Moronobea coccinea
Genus: 7 species.
Region: South America, Venezuela.
Use: resinous latex for caulking, as a mastic, and burned as a source of light.
Taxonomy: related to Platonia and Montrouziera.
Botany
Medium to large trees; yellow latex.
Moronobea coccinea
Genus: 7 species.
Region: South America, Venezuela.
Use: resinous latex for caulking, as a mastic, and burned as a source of light.
Taxonomy: related to Platonia and Montrouziera.
Botany
Medium to large trees; yellow latex.