Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum
Occhioni
Cuatrecasas hedyosmum
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Description
Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum is a tropical tree in the Chloranthaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are prepared as a drink.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Hedyosmum crassifolium Cuatrec.Hedyosmum crassifolium Urb.
Also Known As
Aitacopa, Borracho, Cari-guayusa, Cascarilla, Guayusa, Majua, Malibi morado, Tarqui
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 292
- 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
