Ternstroemia lineata
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Tila
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTernstroemia lineata is a plant species native to high elevations in central Mexico. Many publications call this T. pringlei, but more recent publications confirm that the correct name is T. lineata.
Description
A small understory tree in the Pentaphylacaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are dried and used to make tea drinks.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are dried and use to make tea drinks.
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Distribution
It is an understory tree.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Notes
They have also been Ternstroemiaceae.
References (1)
- Marshall, E. and Newton, A. C., 2003, Non-Timber Forest Products in the Community of El Terrero, Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere Reserve, Mexico: Is Their Use Sustainable? Economic Botany 57(2):262-278
