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Kielmeyera corymbosa

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 80 cm tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

The leaves are used to make a stimulating coffee like drink.

Edible parts

Leaves - drink


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bonnetia corymbosa (Mart.) Spreng.; and some others