Trees in Belize As well as logwood (Haematoxylon c

Trees in Belize As well as logwood (Haematoxylon campechianum) and mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) two other important Belizean timber trees of note are the Santa Maria (Calophyllum antillanum) and cedar (Cedrela mexicana). Other economically important trees include cotton tree or kapok (Ceiba pentandra), and cacao (Theobroma cacao). Both were sacred to the Maya people. Chicle (Manilkara chicle) is the original chewing gum (made from its gummy sap).