Luehea divaricata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Luehea |
Species: | L. divaricata
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Binomial name | |
Luehea divaricata | |
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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". [1]
Luehea divaricata is regarded as a medicinal plant in traditional Brazilian medicine. [2] The stems are used to relieve inflammation, [2] the leaves are used as a diuretic [2] while a bark decoction is used in the treatment of arthritis. [1] The wood can also be fashioned into whips. [1]