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2 unusual facts about Calophyllum brasiliense


Calophyllum brasiliense

The word "Guanandi" comes from the Tupí (a Brazilian Indian folk) language, means "soap that glues", in function of the yellow latex (balsam) of the rind, known as Jacareubin.

Other important trees specimens, in opposite from Guanandi, can not be harvested because they are attacked by Hypsipyla grandella, Zeller.



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