Hedyosmum goudotianum
Solms
Goudot hedyosmum
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Description
A tropical tree in the Chloranthaceae family native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Hedyosmum montanum W. C. BurgerTafallaea goudotiana (Solms) Kuntze
Also Known As
Granicillo, Granicillo del grande, Granizo, Granizo blanco, Granizo de monte, Guayusa, Tarqui
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 293 (As var. goudotianum)
- 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 279
