Myrcia sphaerocarpa

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Myrcia sphaerocarpa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Myrcia Species: M. sphaerocarpa
Binomial name
Myrcia sphaerocarpa DC.

Myrcia sphaerocarpa is native to the Amazon Basin of Latin America. The root extract, known as "Pedra Hume de Kaá" is used by the natives as a powerful healing poultice. Research has been conducted on it in Brazil as a anti-diabetic drug.

[edit] See also

• Myrcia spp.