Lepidaploa tortuosa (L.) H.Rob.

  • Filed As

    Asteraceae
    Lepidaploa tortuosa (L.) H.Rob.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 3524 with Jose Saki & Faustino Cucul, 11 Mar 1993

  • Location

    Belize. Toledo. E of Laguna Village. Trail to cave.

  • Habitat

    Primary forest. With many palms and ferns.

  • Description

    Vine to 4m; stamens white.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 190938

    Occurrence ID: 5c41b623-6dfe-4c35-b953-25bbb171b27d

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 210
    LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014020343

  • Local Name

    ich-wó

  • Language
    Maya
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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Toledo

  • Locality

    E of Laguna Village. Trail to cave

  • Coordinates

    16.17, -88.93

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  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Digestive System Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Antiodontalgic

  • Level 1 Use

    POISONS/REPELLENTS/HAZARDS

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Poisons/Repellents/Hazards)

  • Level 3 Use

    Fish Poison

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