Kingdom Plantae Family Malvaceae Genus Luehea | Order Malvales Subfamily Grewioideae Rank Species | |
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Similar Luehea, Parapiptadenia rigida, Cedrela fissilis, Cupania vernalis, Cabralea canjerana | ||
Luehea divaricata is a species of tree native to the cerrado area of Brazil, particularly the states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul. It is known by various local names including "açoita-cavalo", "açoita-cavalo miúdo", "ibatingui", "ivatingui", "pau-de-canga", and "caiboti".
Traditional uses
Luehea divaricata is regarded as a medicinal plant in traditional Brazilian medicine. The stems are used to relieve inflammation, the leaves are used as a diuretic while a bark decoction is used in the treatment of arthritis. The wood can also be fashioned into whips.
References
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