Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU)
ASU0056859
83e15bab-e4cc-4987-adbd-482610963bb6
154406
Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr.
Myrtaceae
L.R. Landrum, 1988. (1988)
M. Balick; E. Xix, M. Xix, T. Green
1833
1987-11-19
1987-11-19
Belize, Cayo, Ca. 10km S of San Ignacio; near IX Chel Farm; Rio Macaal.
17.1 -89
In primary forest.
fruits
Tree to 5m with DBH of 5cm; fruit and leaves with strong, spicy smell. 'Allspice', 'Pimienta Gorda'; antidysmenorrheal: boil leaves for tea. Fungicide (oinment): crushed fruits and beef fat.