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Matayba purgans

Family: Sapindaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-8 m tall. The trunk is slender and straight.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The seeds are used as medicine.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cupania purgans Poepp.;