Acanthosyris spinescens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Santalales |
Family: | Santalaceae |
Genus: | Acanthosyris |
Species: | A. spinescens
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Binomial name | |
Acanthosyris spinescens | |
Synonyms [1] | |
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Acanthosyris spinescens, locally named Sombra de touro [2] or quebradillo [3] is a spiny, native tree with a native range in Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. [2] [4] As a pioneer species, it grows well in new forest areas in semi-shaded areas, but grows slowly. [2] The tree has a yellow edible fruit, and is slow growing. [2] Traditional medicine includes uses of the leaves to treat fevers and ulcers. [2]The tree was first discovered in 1879, Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 151 (1879). [1]