Uruca, siguaraya

The wood of this tree is used in construction, masonry and cabinetmaking. It is also planted to restore disturbed forests and as an ornamental tree along streets and in parks. Its leaves are added to bathwater to ease rheumatism. Uruca branches are used to decorate the doors of houses and churches, and laid in streets for religious processions. The branches are used in religious ceremonies because the leaves give off a special fragrance.