Catuaba
Erythroxylum vaccinifolium
Family: Erythroxylaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It is densely branched. The leaves are broadly oval and dark green and shiny. They are 2.5 cm long. They are dull pale brown underneath. The flowers are small and produced singly or in clusters or 2-4.
It is used in medicine.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It needs a temperature above 15°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
It is used in tonic wines.
Edible parts
Bark - herb