Yemeri Vochysia spp. Throughout tropical America from southern Mexico to Peru but most abundant in the Guianas and Brazil. The trees make their best growth on coastal plains and along waterways, forms almost pure stands on abandoned farms.
Boles are sometimes basally swollen or buttressed, cylindrical, and clear.
Vertical traumatic gum ducts may occur sporadically and are sometimes considered as an objectionable defect. Collapse occurs in thick stock. Quartersawing is suggested to minimize degrade. The wood has a tendency to blunt cutting edges. Both heartwood and sapwood are readily impregnated with preservatives.