A. Molina R.

Creator(s):
Creator role(s):
  • Neea psychotrioides Donn. Sm., A. Molina R. 6961, F

    Description:
  • Neea psychotrioides Donn. Sm., A. Molina R. 6961, F

    Description:
Current Determination: Neea psychotrioides Donn. Sm.
Family: Nyctaginaceae

Collector(s): A. Molina R.
Collection Date: 12 May 1956
Description: Uses: Common small tree, pithy young stems used to make horns for children; bark is mashed, dried over flame, then boiled, taken as tea; to lose weight the tea eliminates fat by purging (Anderson et al. 2003:220). Tanino, fruto como pintura facial; colorante (color rojo); melífera (néctar) (Arellano et al. 2003:457). Food, medicinal (including insect repellent) (Balick et al 2000:60). Common Names: K'antsiilche', ta'ts'i', laurelillo (Anderson et al. 2003:307). Tadzi, tapsi, tatsi, xtatzi, chac muk, ta'si, xtats'i', pinta uña (Arellano et al. 2003:457). Hoja de salat, pigeon plum, salat (Balick et al. 2000:60).
Catalog Subset: Economic Botany
Catalog Project: Mesoamerican Ethnobotany
EMu IRN: 2970685
OccurenceID: b1a2d401-b627-4ba0-9b1b-427c4d3af264

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