Amyris elemifera L.

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Species	Amyris elemifera	Au: L.
Family	Rutaceae
Common Name White Torch
Description	Small tree with tri parted leaves that are aromatic. Specimens with
fragrant white flowers.
Location/Habitat East of Arthur's Town, found along the development roads behind and
southeast of the Arthur's Town airstrip. Development roads are cut and
ends in a trenched marina, but there is no development. Disturbed
roadside tal dry evergreen forest.
24°38’ 07” N	Longitude 75°39’ 21” W
Limbs are boiled in water and taken for fever, flu and colds. One reported
using the decoction to calm your nerves. Limbs once used as a torch when
"crabing."
Laurel R. Richey
99-756 Duplicates 5 Date November 15, 1999
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
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