Kubitzkia mezii
(Kosterm.) van der Werff
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Description
A tree in the Lauraceae family found in tropical regions. The bark is used to make a beverage.
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Edible Uses
The bark is dried and prepared as a drink.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Guianas, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Goeppertia geminiflora Meisn.Systemonodaphne geminiflora (Meisn.) MezSystemonodaphne mezii Kosterm.
Also Known As
Aijuwa-'y, Laurel amarillo, Sabana-kaneripisi
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 338
