Citharexylum macrophyllum
Poir.
Bigleaf fiddlewood
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Description
A tropical tree in the Verbenaceae family, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are crushed and mixed with salt in a little water to make a highly diuretic beverage that is used as a cholagogue and febrifuge. The plant contains flavone heterosides.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Guianas, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Citharexylum amazonicum Moldenke
Also Known As
Alasabo, Calango-cego, Ehuiwa'i, Kalebashout, Krabasi-oedoe, Totumillo blanco
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 135
