Dorstenia cayapia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDorstenia cayapia is a species of plant in the family Moraceae which is native to Brazil and Bolivia.
Description
A herb. The stem is partly underground. It is 5-12 mm thick. It can form tubers. The leaves are in spirals and they are oval to kidney shaped and can have 3-7 lobes. They are 4-13 cm long by 3-10 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The rhizome is used as a flavoring agent.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is used for flavouring tobacco.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Brazil*, East Africa, Mozambique, South America,
Synonyms
Dorstenia cayapia var. opifera (Mart.) BureauDorstenia hydrocotyle Mart. ex Miq.Dorstenia opifera mart.
Dorstenia pachecoleoneana MachadoDorstenia palmata Pohl ex Miq.Dorstenia pseudo-opifera Hassl.Dorstenia reniformis Pohl ex Miq.Dorstenia tubicina var. opifera (Mart.) Hassl.
References (1)
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 138 (As Dorstenia opifera)
