Lindackeria paludosa
(Benth.) Gilg
Marsh lindacheria
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Description
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. It trunk is 20 cm across. The leaves are simple and oblong. They are 12-20 long and 4-8 cm across. The fruit capsule is 1.5-2.5 cm across.
Edible Uses
The sap is consumed as food.
Medicinal Uses
The oil from the seed is parasiticide. It is used in the treatment of dermatosis and leprosy.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia*, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Notes
Also put in the Flacourtiaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Caracana, Cash huayo, Hovonei, Jempenim, Huacapui, Huacapusillo, Huicho caspi, Lluicho caspi, Nosamo, Winemekawe, Palo vena vena
References (2)
- Benth.: in Hook. Journ. Bot. iv . (1842) 114 (As Carpotroche paludosa and Carpotroche laxiflora)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 356
