Pinnate amyris
Amyris pinnata
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
A tree.
It has potential anticancer properties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
It is used for making alcohol. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Edible parts
Drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alcanfor, Chaquiro, Manzana, Marfil