No. 52 (26): POLIBOTANICA 52
Gouania lupuloides (L.) Urban. Rhamnaceae. “Bejuco del fuego o jaboncillo”. Climbing plant up to 10 m long. Leaves alternate, the blade ovate or elliptical, 4-10 cm long, 2-6 cm wide. Inflorescences in slender racemes, 5-20 cm long; small flowers with white petals. Fruit a schizocarp. It is distributed in Mexico, Central America, and the Antilles in tropical forests from sea level to 900 m. Plant rich in saponins and is used to make toothpaste.
Published:
2021-09-06
