Chuachuhuasi
Maytenus krukovii
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are 30 cm wide.
It is used in medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Bark - liqueurs, bark - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bimo, Chuchu huashu, Chuchuasi, Chuchasha, Kuri kaspi
Synonyms
Maytenus chuchuhuasha Raymond-Hamet & Colas;