Hedyosmum purpurascens

Todzia

Purplish hedyosmum

Chloranthaceae Edible: Leaves - tea 1 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

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Hedyosmum purpurascens is a species of plant in the Chloranthaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Description

A tropical tree in the Chloranthaceae family. This species is endangered.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used to make tea.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Ecuador, South America,

Notes

It is an endangered species.

Also Known As

Toranjil, Toronjil

References (2)

Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 293
Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 280