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Apocynaceae FAMILY

Himatanthus lancifolius

Himatanthus lancifolius

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5

Safety & Hazards

The plant is poisonous[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ].

Botanical Description

Agoniada is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 8 metres tall[ 461 Title Diccionario das Plantas Uteis do Brasil Publication Author Correa M.P. Publisher Imprensa Nacional; Rio de Janeiro Year 1926 ISBN Description A massive work in 6 volumes giving details of the various uses of Brazilian plants. ]. The plant is a popular herbal remedy in Brazil, where it is gathered from the wild. The herb is also traded in local markets and exported to countries such as America.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - eastern Brazil.
HabitatNot known