Stigmaphyllon sagraeanum A.Juss.

The Flora and Ethnobotany of Long Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
Stigmaphyllon sagraeanum Au: A. Juss.
Malpighiaceae
Nature Wine [Vine], 4 or 7 Man's Strength
Tough almost woody vine with yellow clawed petals.
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Description
Location/Habitat Lower Dead Mans Cay. Found along the Queen's Highway, disturbed low
coppice/ dry evergreen forest.
23° 11’ 70” N	Longitude 75°06’ 80” W
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The vine is boiled often with other plants to make bush tea, but may also
be boiled alone. Said to alleviate pain in the back, give one strength and
energy.
Laurel Richey
98-239 Duplicates 5 Date August 15, 1998
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey’s PhD Dissertation
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