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Magnoliopsida
Brosimum guianense (Aubl.) Huber
EOL Text
Bark: Macerated bark is warmed, and used as an analgesic, by the Guyana Patamona. Stem: Latex is bitter, caustic. Latex mixed with dairy milk is drunk by the French Guiana Palikur to remedy internal ulcers. Latex employed as an anthelmintic. Latex is drunk as an antiasthmatic by the Guyana Patamona. Latex is drunk as a medicament for colds by the Guyana Patamona.
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 4
Specimens with Barcodes: 6
Species With Barcodes: 1
FG CReole: aberemou, perebier. FG Palikur: amap purubumnak, tukwanru kamwi. Guyana Akawaio: pileya. Guyana Arawak: tibokushi. Guyana Carib: timeri. Guyana Creole: leopardwood, letterwood, snakewood, speckledwood. Guyana Macushi: paira. Guyana Wapishana: pair. Guyana Patamona: e-mo-yik, pui-yik.
Brosimum aubletii Poepp. & Endl.; Perebea guianensis Aublet; Piratinera guianensis Aublet