Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities in Plants from Pernambuco, Brazil. 353-355 Tseng, C F., 1992. The above text has been quoted from the book, Herbal Secrets of the Rainforest Quoted References 10. Wood and bark for construction and ropes. Ripe fruits have a strong honey scent.
Some people even chew the fruit to extract the sweet juice, spitting out the remainder.
In Jamaica the bark is used to feed silkworms. The green fruits of this honey tree are edible fresh or cooked, and are relished by cattle. They are crushed in water to make a beverage, and to add flavor to meats. The leaves and fruits are eaten by cattle and deer. The bark is used for cordage, and is regarded as sudorific.