Clusiaceae FAMILY
Clusia palmicida
Clusia palmicida
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Clusia palmicida is a shrub or small tree growing up to 7 metres tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as an incense and source of medicines.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeWestern and Northern S. America - Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and the Guyanas.
HabitatFound at elevations from sea level to 500 metres in Ecuador.