Brownea ariza

Benth.

Ariza flamebean

FabaceaeLeavesSpice/Beverage
Brownea ariza
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves - tea

The leaves are dried and brewed to make tea.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

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

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) with leaves that can be brewed into tea.

Names & Synonyms

Amapolo, Ariza, Cruz caspi, Rosa del monte

References (2)
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 74
  • Kew Plants of the World Online

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