Callichlamys latifolia
(Rich.) K. Schum.
Fava de arara
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Description
A tropical climbing vine in the Bignoniaceae family that clings to other plants for support.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The stem bark is grated into a decoction, or the freshly grated bark is used alone, and placed on the ulcers caused by leishmaniasis. It is considered one of the best remedies for leishmaniasis.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Synonyms
Bignonia hondensis Kunth
Also Known As
Inzupacco aju'pacco, Manape, Omenika, Pushesu aju'pacco, Tawaki
References (3)
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 242
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
