Kingdom Plantae Family Sapindaceae Rank Species | Order Sapindales Genus Thouinia | |
Similar Caesalpinia gaumeri, Vitex gaumeri, Mimosa bahamensis, Hampea trilobata, Senegalia gaumeri | ||
Thouinia paucidentata is a plant found mainly in Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo states in southern Mexico. Known by the Mayan name K’ anchunup it is used with medicinal actions by local physicians. Spanish names include hueso de tigre (tiger bone) and madera dura (hard wood).
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