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Myrocarpus fastigiatus Allemao

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HIGHER TAXON: Sophoreae

GENUS: Myrocarpus Allemao

Myrocarpus fastigiatus Allemao [Preferred name]

  
VERNACULAR NAME:
  Baume De Perou Brun [3127]; Cabreuva [3127]; Cabureicia [3127]

GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION:
  South America
Brazil (U) [1103, 1414, 1574]

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DESCRIPTORS:
  Climbing: Not climbing ; Habit: Tree ; Lifespan: Perennial ; Source(s): 1988 (Americas) Zarucchi JL, 1999 Bisby FA

  
USES:
  Medicine [3127]; Wood [3127]

  
NOTES:
  Used for respiratory and immune systems and skin care in aromatherapy. [3127]
  Used in soaps and perfumes for 'woody' scents. [3127]
  Previously used to extract nerolidol, now produced synthetically. [3127]

  
BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1103.

  Barroso, G.M., 1965
    Arq.Jard.Bot.Rio de Janeiro 18:109-177 Leguminosas-Guanabara

3127.

  Lawless, J., 1995
    The illustrated encyclopedia of essential oils.Element Books

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