Casearia sylvestris var. lingua
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrubby tree.
It was in the family Flacourtiaceae. It has medicinal properties including against Leishmania.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the savannah..
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cha-de-frade, Erve-de-teju, Pan de acure, Tortolito
Synonyms
Casearia lingua Cambess.;