About Stink Wood
Stink Wood (Gustavia augusta) is a tree belonging to the Lecythidaceae family (Lecythis Or Brasil Nut Family). It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-August. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Gustavia augusta
- Genus
- Gustavia
- Family
- LECYTHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-August
Botanical family
Lecythidaceae
Lecythis Or Brasil Nut Family
Stink Wood belongs to the Lecythidaceae family.
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