Strychnos bredemeyeri

Family: Loganiaceae

What it is like

A creeping shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, South America

How it is used for food

Caution: The plant is considered poisonous affecting muscles and therefore breathing.

Edible parts

Fruit, tubers, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lasiostoma bredemeyeri Schult.; Rouhamon bredemeyeri (Schult.) A. DC.; Rouhamon pedunculatum A. DC.; Strychnos darienensis Seem.; Strychnos pedunculata (A. DC.) Benth.; Strychnos trinitensis Griseb.;