Description

Pithecellobium is a fascinating genus of trees. Among the many Pithecellobium species, one
species particularly caught the attention of our team documenting biodiversity in Livingston,
Izabal. Pithecellobium lanceolatum, also known as cow thorn or cow stick, caught his
attention for the edible pulp that surrounds its seeds. After several expeditions and
encounters with a similar species, P. platyobum, the team finally found P. lanceolatum in two
locations within Livingston. However, upon returning to the city, identification based on
photographs was found to be inconclusive. Despite this, the team includes information on
the genus Pithecellobium, as well as the two possible species that were found, including
details on the uses and consumption of P. dulce, which is closely related to P. lanceolatum.

Author
María José Toralla

Data From Botanists
María José Toralla
Sergio D’angelo Jerez
Victor Mendoza

Plant Identification Team
Nicholas Hellmuth
María José Toralla
Sergio D’angelo Jerez

Bibliography Team
Nicholas Hellmuth
María José Toralla
Sergio D’angelo Jerez

Editor
Vivian Hurtado
Pedro Pablo Marroquin

Photographers
Nicholas Hellmuth
María Alejandra Gutiérrez
David arrivillaga
Vicky C

Manager of Design and Layout
Andrea Sánchez Díaz

Layout of this English Edition
Alexander Gudiel