Hedyosmum bonplandianum
Kunth
Bonpland hedyosmum
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Description
A tropical tree in the Chloranthaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make a drink.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America,
Synonyms
Hedyosmum callososerratum Oerst.Tafallaea bonplandiana (Kunth) KuntzeTafallaea calloserrata (Oerst.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Almizcle, Canelo, Colchon de pobre, Gallinazo, Grazino, Guayusa, Lloron, Palma del desierto, Planta del soldado, Rapabarbo blanco, Silba-silba, Silva-silva
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 292
