Talauma diffusa
Miq.
Charek
Magnoliaceae Edible: Leaves - tea
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Description
A tree in the Magnoliaceae family native to tropical America, growing in wet tropical regions. One of approximately 30 Talauma species.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are brewed as tea.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They grow in the wet tropics.
Notes
There are about 30 Talauma species in tropical America.
References (1)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 107
