Espinheira Santa

Espinheira Santa

Summary:

Espinheira santa is a small (as much as 5 meters long) evergreen tree resembling holly. This tree has berries and leaves. This tree is basically native to South Brazil and South America. More than 200 species of Maytenus are found throughout the Amazon. These species have been used for different medicinal purposes by native tribes.(Amazon Discovery)

 

Botanical name:

Maytenus illicifolia

Origin:

Brazil

Cangorosa, Cancerosa, Espinheira santa, Limaosinho, Maytenus ilicifolia.

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