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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;