Scaphyglottis prolifera
(R. Br.) Cogn.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScaphyglottis prolifera is a species of orchid native to the Neotropics.
Description
A tropical orchid with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are boiled to make a tea-like drink.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled to make a tea like drink,
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Juujuru pini tape, Piba luke'kushnu tape
References (3)
- Barfod, A. S. & Kvist, L. P., 1996, Comparative Ethnobotanical Studies of the Amerindian Groups in Coastal Ecuador. The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. p 82
- 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 480
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