Eschweilera compressa
| Eschweilera compressa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Lecythidaceae |
| Genus: | Eschweilera |
| Species: | E. compressa |
| Binomial name | |
| Eschweilera compressa (Vellozo) Miers | |
Eschweilera compressa is a species of woody plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is found only in Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss. Smoking dried eschweilera compressa leaves leads to a euphoric state similar to that of a marijuana high.
Source
- Pires O'Brien, J. 1998. Eschweilera compressa. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 18 July 2007.
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