Bredemeyera floribunda
Willd.
Short leaf bredemeyera
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Description
A climbing shrub in the Polygalaceae family found in tropical Amazon rainforest lowlands, with capsular fruit containing 2 valves.
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Edible Uses
The root is eaten, traditionally used as a source of energy for fatigue.
Traditional Uses
The root is eaten for fatigue. It probabaly should not be eaten over extended periods.
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Medicinal Uses
The root is used as medicine for snake bites.
Known Hazards
The root should probably not be eaten over extended periods.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. It grows in Amazon rainforest.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Notes
The root is used as medicine for snake bites.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Marfim-do-campo, Pau-de-ovo
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 72
