Clibadium sylvestre
(Aubl.) Baill.
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Description
A tropical shrub growing about 3 m tall with opposite leaves that have shallow teeth. It is found in tropical regions.
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Known Hazards
The leaves are thrown in pools to poison fish, and usage as food is unclear with caution advised.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Peru, South America,
Notes
The leaves are thrown in pools to poison fish.
Synonyms
Baillieria barbasco KunthBaillieria sylvestris Aubl.Clibadium strigillosum S. F. Blakeand others
Also Known As
Basu, Enivre, Huaca, Kunami, Masu, Nivrage
References (1)
- Boster, J, 1983, A Comparison of the Diversity of Jivaroan Gardens with That of the Tropical Forest. Human Ecology, Vol. 11, No. 1 pp. 47-68 (As Clibadium strigillosum)
