Wild Nutmeg Tree (Virola surinamensis)
Scientific Name: Virola surinamensis — Wild Nutmeg, also called Ucuúba.
Native Home: Tropical rainforests and swamp forests of northern South America, especially the Amazon region.
Height: 15–30 m.
Lifespan: Several decades under favourable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight wood used for plywood, boxes, and other wooden products.
Harvesting: Fruits and seeds are collected when mature; timber is harvested where legally permitted.
Age to Harvest: Around 15–25 years for timber, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Plywood, lightweight timber, and seed oil used in some traditional products.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous communities have used parts of the tree in traditional practices and local products.
Global Spread: Native to tropical South America and mainly found in natural forests, with limited cultivation outside its native range.
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