Havardia albicans | |
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Conservation status | |
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Havardia |
Species: | H. albicans |
Binomial name | |
Havardia albicans (Kunth) Britton & Rose |
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Range of Havardia albicans | |
Synonyms | |
See text |
Havardia albicans is a perennial tree which grows to 5 m tall. It is native to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, in regions around the Yucatan Peninsula. Common names for it include Chucum and Cuisache[1]. It is reputed to be psychoactive[2].
Junior synonyms are:[1]