Maytenus krukovii

A. C. Sm.

Chuachuhuasi

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Bark - liqueurs, Bark - flavouring

The bark is used to flavor liqueurs and as a flavoring agent.

It is a tropical plant.

Amazon, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

A tall tropical tree growing to 30 m with leaves reaching 30 cm wide.

It is used in medicine.

It is used in medicine.

Names & Synonyms

Bimo, Chuchu huashu, Chuchuasi, Chuchasha, Kuri kaspi

Maytenus chuchuhuasha Raymond-Hamet & Colas

References (2)

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Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 279