Iporuru (Alchornea castaneifolia)

Family: Euphorbiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Iporuru. Alchornea castaneifolia. A medicinal plant known in South America, Iporuru (Alchornea castaneifolia) is a shrubby tree with an open crown and a straight, slender bole. It grows up to 8-10 m tall. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties, and also widely used as an aphrodisiac and general tonic to the reproductive system.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None Known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Rainforests at lower elevations and flood plains of the Amazon River system in Peru. (Zone 10)