Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU)
ASU0056852
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Pimenta dioica (L.) Merr.
Myrtaceae
L.R. Landrum, 1991. (1991)
Rosita Arvigo; G. Shroshire, A. Cuc, E. Xix, M. Xix
107
1988-05-20
1988-5-20
Belize, Cayo, IX Chel Farm.
18 -89.066667
17° 60' N 89° 04' W
In primary and secondary forests as second story tree.
flowers and fruit
Tree to 10m; bark smooth, peeling, pale; flowers greenish white;. fruit baccate, green. Aromatic. 'Allspice', 'Pimenta Gorda'; antipasmodic for stomach upset, infantile colic and menstrual cramps (leaves and fruit) Drnk decoction. Fungicide for skin (fruit). Crush in beef fat and apply.