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Styrax leprosus

Family: Styracaceae


What it is like

A tree. It is 4-18 m tall. The trunk is 20-35 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Benjoeiro, Canela-seiva, Carne-de-vaca, Jaguatinga, Maria-mole-grauda, Pau-de-remo

Synonyms

Strigilia leprosa (Hook. & Arn.) Miers;