
Rubiaceae FAMILY
Simira viridiflora
Simira viridiflora
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Simira viridiflora is a tree growing up to 25 metres tall. The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is used locally. The bark has local medicinal uses and is probably the source of a dye that is used commercially.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - eastern Brazil.
HabitatHumid forests.