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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.;