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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Achiotillo
- Family
- HYPERICACEAE
- Grows up to 15m tall as a pioneer in open areas and grasslands.
- A yellow brown resin is obtained from the bark. It is used as a mouth wash to relieve toothache.
- The leaves are bound around the temple to relieve headache.
- Seeds dispersed by frugivorous bats, flowers pollinated by bees.
PROPAGATION: seeds.
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion