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Bolivia esenbeckia
Esenbeckia almawillia

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

The leaves are added to cane sugar juice to make a tea drink.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Coca, Coca de monte

Synonyms

Amanoa muricata Rusby;