Bumelia Lanuginosa also referred to as the woolly buckthorn, bedote, or chittamwood, is a slow-growing, small tree species belonging to the family Sapotaceae. This species is common in eastern and southern North America, and its commercial value has been utilized in medicine, woodworking, and ornamental purposes.
There are several synonyms for Bumelia Lanuginosa, such as Sideroxylon Lanuginosum, Bumelia Lanuginosa subsp. Lanuginosa, Bumelia Lanuginosa var. Lanuginosa, Bumelia Curtissii, and Bumelia Floridana. Additionally, there are several common names used for this tree, ranging from the southern buckthorn, gum bumelia, woollybucket, to the woolly buckthorn.