Varronia macrocephala
Desv.
Lera lera
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Description
A tropical shrub or tree in the Boraginaceae family.
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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. We have seen no further specific information for this species. The fruits of most Cordia (Varronia) species are comprised of a thin to fairly thick layer of pulpy, sweetish-tasting flesh surrounding a single seed and are more or less edible, (though some are known to cause gastric disturbances).
Medicinal Uses
An infusion of the flowers is used as a carminative.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, South America,
Other Uses
The wood is used for construction. The wood is used for fuel.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 254 (As Cordia polyantha)
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603 (As Cordia polyantha)
