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General Information

Andira trifoliolata is a tree usually growing up to 20 metres tall but sometimes reaching 30 metres[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

Many members of this genus are used medicinally, particularly to treat parasitic and other skin conditions, and to act as a drastic purgative. The powdered wood, bark and seeds are the parts most commonly used. However the medicinal use of these plants needs to be tempered with caution since the active compounds (the alkaloid andirine is most commonly mentioned) are toxic and, in all but small doses, can cause fever, delerium, vomiting and, in extreme cases, death[, ]. Both caster oil (from Ricinus communis) and lemon juice are said to be effective antidotes[].
The smoke from the wood is said to be toxic and to cause blindness if it gets in the eyes[, ].

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela

Habitat

Along rivers, but also in terra firme and secondary forest[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	16.00 m
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The fruit and the bark are used as a contraceptine[].

Other Uses

The yellow wood is hard[].

Propagation

Seed -

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