Maytenus laevis
Reissek
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Description
A tropical tree growing to 25 m tall.
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Edible Uses
The plant material is used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Maytenus jauaensis Steyerm.Monteverdia laevis (Reissek) Biraland others
Also Known As
Chuchuhuasha
References (1)
- Kew Plants of the World Online.
