Syngonium podophyllum Schott

  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Unable to georeference; locality information vague

  • Distribution

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DETERMINATION
Syngonium podophyllum
Schott
Araceae
M. Merello (MOBG 1994)
BELIZE
No. J AC 13
Araceae
Syngonium podophyllum
Traditionally used for skin conditions, sores, dry skin,
fungus, itching, rashes, and bruises. For rheumatism,
arthritis, pains, and swellings. For rectal bleeding in dogs.
A vine growing to 5 m. tali’ leaves large, deeply lobed; fruits
red; sticky latex exudes from plant when stem or leaf is
broken.
Parasitic vine growing on trees in forest clearings.
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03803880
REPORT ANY REIDENTiFiCATION OF THIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
Contra Hierba, Consuelda, Hinchazón (Spanish)
Hop-ya (Maya)
Julie Anne Chinnock
24 Jun 1994	JAC 13
SHAMAN PHARMACEUTICALS
03803880