It is more appropriate cueramo. It is one of the common names given in Mexico to a tree in the family Boraginaseae. Its scientific name is Cordia elaeagnoides or Cordia alliodora. It also receives other common names as barcino, grisina, ocotillo, bocote, bojote. In Colombia we say canalete, laurel or layer. It has medicinal uses. It is also the name of a Mexican municipality in the State of Michoacan.