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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