Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis)
Scientific Name: Couroupita guianensis — a tropical evergreen rainforest tree.
Native Home: Northern South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Height: 20–35 m.
Lifespan: 100–200+ years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Moderately soft wood, used locally for light construction and simple wooden products.
Harvesting: Mature wood is harvested locally; flowers and fruits are also collected for traditional uses.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 20–30 years for usable timber.
Products: Light timber, ornamental plants, traditional botanical preparations and decorative products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Valued for its fragrant flowers and unusual large, round fruits; planted near temples and in tropical gardens.
Global Spread: Native to tropical America and widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide as an ornamental tree.
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