Hedyosmum racemosum
(Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don
Racemose hedyosmum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHedyosmum racemosum is a species of tree in the family Chloranthaceae. It is native to South America.
Description
A tropical tree in the Chloranthaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Hedyosmum bolivianum Cordem.Hedyosmum glabratum KunthHedyosmum glaucum (Ruiz & Pav.) C. Cordem.Hedyosmum huilense Cuatrec.Hedyosmum integrum Cordem.Hedyosmum llanorum Cuatrec.Tafalla integra (Cordem.) KuntzeTafalla racemosa Ruiz & Pav.
Also Known As
Canutillo, Espejuelo, Granizo, Itacopa, Pito, Silva-silva
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 293
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 408
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 280
