Luehea divaricata

Luehea divaricata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Grewioideae
Genus: Luehea
Species: L. divaricata
Binomial name
Luehea divaricata
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Synonyms
  • Alegria divaricata
  • Brotera mediterranea
  • Thespesia brasiliensis
Luehea divaricata leaves, Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Luehea divaricata is a species of tree native to the cerrado area of Brazil, particularly the states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul. It is known by various local names including "açoita-cavalo", "açoita-cavalo miúdo", "ibatingui", "ivatingui", "pau-de-canga", and "caiboti".[1]

Traditional uses

Luehea divaricata is regarded as a medicinal plant in traditional Brazilian medicine.[2] The stems are used to relieve inflammation,[2] the leaves are used as a diuretic[2] while a bark decoction is used in the treatment of arthritis.[1] The wood can also be fashioned into whips.[1]

See also

References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2

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