Helisteres

HELISTERES

A tree that is found in many countries of South America and from which a tough bast fibre is obtained. The natives make cordage from it. Various names are given to the fibre, as follows: - Panama: Quacimillo, Majoquillo, Torcidillo, Berbeque santo Salvador : Tormillo, Barreno Philippines : Baquembaques Costa Rica : Rabo de puerco Nicaragua : Cola de chancho Guatemala: Monecillo.