Maytenus laevis
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chuchuhuasha
Synonyms
Maytenus jauaensis Steyerm.; Monteverdia laevis (Reissek) Biral; and others