Scientific Name:
Guatteria blepharophylla Mart.
Common Name:
Anonilla | Carahuasca amarillo | Hicoja Black hicoja | Huasca anonilla | Huasca hicoja
Family:
Annonaceae
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It is a tree 2-12 m high, with sloping branches. Its leaves are simple, with narrow-elliptic lamina, with acute base, long-acuminate acute apex. Its flowers are small and yellow, monocarpic, 1.8-2.3 cm long, which change to a vinaceous color at maturity (Oliveira 2007). It is found in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. In Peru it grows in Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín and Ucayali. As part of the tropical forests, the species contributes to biodiversity and ecological balance in its natural habitat.
IUCN Red List LC > Least Concern
Information on Guatteria blepharophylla may vary and some specific details may depend on the geographic region and local communities that interact with the plant. In some indigenous communities, the various species of Guatteria, including G. blepharophylla, are traditionally used for medicinal and ritual purposes. Some species may have applications in folk medicine or in specific cultural practices. Some Guatteria species contain alkaloids, chemical compounds that may have pharmacological properties. Some indigenous communities may have specific cultural uses for Guatteria blepharophylla, which are often linked to medicinal or spiritual practices.
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