Guayusa
Ilex guayusa
Family: Aquifoliaceae
What it is like
A small tree.
There are about 400 Ilex species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make a drink. They contain caffeine.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Congonha, Guayusa, Huayusa, Kirim, Mate-falso, Wais, Wayusa
Synonyms
Ilex utilis Moldenke;