Cayaponia espelina
Cayaponia espelina (Silva Manso) Cogn.
Cayaponia espelina, native to Brazil, is a plant species in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is used for its diuretic properties and in treating diarrhea and syphilis. The fruits are occasionally consumed by maned wolves.
Description
Cayaponia espelina, a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), is a plant species found in Brazil. It has traditional uses in medicine, particularly for its diuretic effects and in the treatment of diarrhea and syphilis. The plant's fruits are sometimes eaten by maned wolves. It was first described in 1881 and is distributed across various regions of Brazil, as well as in Bolivia and Paraguay.
Distribution
BR · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay
Synonyms
Perianthopodus tombaPerianthopodus carijoArkezostis espelinaPerianthopodus espelina
