Simaba guianensis
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree reaching about 5 meters tall, found in forests along rivers. It belongs to the Simaroubaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The fruit is used medicinally. The bark is anthelmintic.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grow in forests along rivers.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
References (1)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
