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Table 1 Plant species used by the Chácobo

From: Traditional knowledge hiding in plain sight – twenty-first century ethnobotany of the Chácobo in Beni, Bolivia

FAMILY / SCIENTIFIC NAME

USES

VERNACULAR NAMES (Ch-Chácobo, Sp-Spanish)

Coll #

Amaranthaceae

Chenopodium ambrosioides L.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Appendicitis, Leaf; Diarrhea, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Leaf); Respiratory system (Bronchitis, Leaf)

Caré (Ch)

GOS 44, JSM 13, ORC 5

Amaryllidaceae

Allium cepa L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Root); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Tuberculosis, Root); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Root)

Cebolla (Sp)

 

Allium sativum L.

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Root); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Root); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Root); Reproductive system and sex health (Menstrual pain, Root); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Root)

Ajo (Sp)

 

Anacardiaceae

Anacardium occidentale L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Seeds); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark, fruit, leaf and young leaf; Stomach ache, Leaf); Endocrine system (Diabetes, Bark; Liver pain, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark, fruit, leaf and young leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidney infection, Bark)

Cayú (Sp)

BCM 1, GOS 14

Astronium sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Mërabi (Ch)

MOV 38

Mangifera indica L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Labour tools (Shovel, Trunk)

Manga (Sp)

 

Spondias venosa C. Martius ex Colla

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Cedrillo (Sp)

CH1

Spondias venulosa C. Martius ex Colla

MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark)

Conserbilla de cuchi (Sp)

CH2

Tapirira guianensis Aubl.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark, Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark; Skin fungus, Bark)

Chaxo nihi / Tarari / Xaba cano (Ch)

JSM 8, MSM 5, RBU 17827

Annonaceae

Annona hypoglauca Mart.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Blows, Bark; Bone pain, Bark; Rheumatism, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark)

Roho nësëbi / Rononopa (Ch); Bejuco (Sp)

GOS 23

Annona montana Macfad.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Tëto / Tëto chopishi (Ch); Biribá de monte (Sp)

MOV 20

Annona sp.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Jënë Biribá (Ch)

CH3

Cymbopetalum brasiliense (Vell.) Benth. ex Baill.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit and seeds); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Root); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Root); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Root)

Bëromo (Ch); Mauro (Sp)

CH4

Duguetia quitarensis Benth.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Ahuabaca (Ch)

CH5

Guatteria discolor R. E. Fries

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; To tie house, Bark)

Xahuisi (Ch); Piraquina negra (Sp)

CH6

Guatteria hyposericea Diels

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Ahuabaca (Ch); Pavo (Sp)

CH7

Xylopia ligustrifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Dunal

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk; To tie house, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Xahuisi (Ch)

MSM 14, SCO 2

Xylopia peruviana R.E. Fr.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk, Jihuixaca, Trunk, Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Nasëcamëti , Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk; To tie fence, Bark; To tie house, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (Techo - Xëhuahacacató, Bark; To tie roof, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit and root); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichabëcasa, Bark; Basket - Chichama, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Bark; Basket - Purupachi, Bark; Hammock - Nishi, Bark); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Paca, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark)

Tëtëmëtsisi / Xahui (Ch); Piraquina / Pancho (Sp)

MOV 37

Xylopia polyantha R.E. Fr.

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Xahuiria (Ch)

CH8

Xylopia sp.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Capëtërëbó (Ch)

ORC 7

Apiaceae

Daucus carota L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Root); MEDVET: Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Root)

Zanahoria (Sp)

 

Apocynaceae

Aspidosperma excelsum Benth.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Tiorcorihua (Ch)

SCO 37

Aspidosperma megalocarpon Müll. Arg.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark and root); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark and seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Bark; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Poroma Jihui / Cháchama (Ch); Gabetillo (Sp)

CH9

Geissospermum reticulatum (Jacq.) K. Schum.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark)

Jihui Moca (Ch)

GOS 22, SCO 20

Hancornia speciosa Gomes

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Liver, Bark)

Xabá motoha (Ch); Magaba (Sp)

GOS 16, RBU 17833

Himatanthus sucuuba (Spruce ex Müll. Arg.) Woodson

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Trunk); Digestive system (Appendicitis, Bark, and exhudate; Diarrhea); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Exudate; Pancreas, Exudate); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Body pain, Bark and exhudate; Chest pain, Bark; Headache, Bark); Infections and infestations (Anthelmintic, Bark; Boro, Exudate; Malaria and fever, Exudate); Musculo-skeletal system (Blows, Exudate; Fractures, Bark; Hernia, Exudate; Rheumatism, Leaf)

Jihui bëpiya (Ch); Sucuba (Sp)

DOA 2, 52, ESR 19, GOS 8, 56, MOV 14

Tabernaemontana linkii A. DC.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark, leaf and root)

Bahua Quëxti (Ch)

MOV 54, RBU 17863

Woytkowskia spermatochorda Woodson

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds; Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Seeds; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Quisi / Chishinicato (Ch)

CH10

Araceae

Anthurium sp.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Appendicitis, Trunk)

Buca Pëhi (Ch)

JSM 52

 Philodendron bipinnatifidum SCOtt

CONST: Houses (Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Trunk)

Guembé (Sp)

CH11

Philodendron quinquelobum K. Krause

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk)

Oi Nihi (Ch)

CH12

 Xanthosoma sagittifolium L. Scott

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Root)

Xëca (Ch); Huaylusa (Sp)

CH13

 Xanthosoma striolatum Mart. ex Scott

HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Root); Food (Edible, Root); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Trunk)

Mataca (Ch); Huaylusa / Huaylusa amarilla (Sp)

CH14

Araliaceae

Schefflera morototoni (Aubl.) Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Root and trunk); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Bark and exhudate); Sensory system (Earache, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk)

Manihua Jihui / Nahuabëxë (Ch); Guitarrero / Batahua (Sp)

JSM 38, MOV 52

Arecaceae

Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Trunk)

Totaí (Ch); Totaí (Sp)

 

Allagoptera leucocalyx (Drude) Kuntze

MEDVET: Digestive system (Ulcers, Root)

Xahuë jina (Ch); Palmera de la sabana (Sp)

MOV 7

Astrocaryum aculeatum G. Mey.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit and seeds); CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf and trunk); CULT: Personal adornment (Ear piercing, Spine; Ornament - Amënoxëta, Spine; Ornament - Anillo, Fruit; Ornament - Rësëti, Spine; To drill seeds, Spine); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Palm heart; Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Seeds); Infections and infestations (To get nigua, Spine); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Seeds; Cough, Seeds); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf; Basket - Chichabëcasa, Young leaf; Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Basket - Nishicacano, Young leaf; Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf; Fan - Huëquëti, Young leaf; Hammock - Nishi, Young leaf; Knife, Trunk; Man basket, Young leaf; Mat, Leaf); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Bicobi, Trunk; Arrow - Notsi, Trunk; Arrow - Quërëquë, Trunk; Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tahua Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tiopi, Trunk; Arrow, Trunk; Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Young leaf)

Huana / Panimá (Sp)

DOA 40, RBU 17850, ESR 13

Astrocaryum ulei Burret

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Fan - Huëquëti, Young leaf)

Pani (Ch); Chonta loro / Chonta Tara (Sp)

CH12

Attalea butyracea (Mutis ex L.f.) Wess. Boer

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Palla (Sp)

CH13

Attalea maripa (Aubl.) Mart.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Leaf; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Young leaf; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Leaf; To tie house, Young leaf); Thatch (Huaracha roof, Leaf; Ridgepole - Xobomapatí, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf; To tie roof, Young leaf); CULT: Recreational (Toys, Trunk); FUEL: Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Palm heart and fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf; Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Basket - Nishicacano, Young leaf; Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf; Basket - Yamachi, Young leaf; Fan - Huëquëti, Young leaf; Knife, Trunk; Mat, Leaf; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Leaf); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tahua Quëspini, Trunk); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk; Shovel, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Young leaf)

Xëbi choqui (Ch); Motacusillo (Sp)

CH14

Attalea phalerata Mart. ex Spreng

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Young leaf; Tie - Xahui, Young leaf; To tie house, Young leaf); Thatch (Huaracha roof, Leaf; Ridgepole - Xobomapatí, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf; To tie roof, Young leaf); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Young leaf); Ritual (Fragile children, Root); FUEL: Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Blood and Cardio-vascular system (Anemia, Root); Dental health (Toothache, Seeds); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Fruit); Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Root; Anthelmintic, Root); Metabolic system and nutrition (Vitamin, Root); Sensory system (Earache, Seeds); Urinary system (Kidneys, Root); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Asalle, Young leaf; Basket - Bano, Leaf; Basket - Chichabëcasa, Young leaf; Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Basket - Nishicacano, Young leaf; Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf; Basket - Yamachi, Young leaf; Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Fan - Huëquëti, Young leaf; Knife, Trunk; Mat, Leaf); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Fishing bait, Seeds); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Young leaf)

Xëbine (Ch); Motacú (Sp)

CH15

Attalea speciosa Mart. ex Spreng.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Leaf); Thatch (Ridgepole - Xobomapatí, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Seeds); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Seeds)

Xëbinihua / Xëni (Ch); Cusi (Sp)

CH16

Bactris acanthocarpa Mart.

CONST: Thatch (Huaracha roof, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Canahuanima (Ch)

CH17

Bactris gasipaes Kunth.

CULT: Cosmetic (Hair oil, Fruit); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Bow to clean cotton, Trunk; Hammock - Nishi, Young leaf; Knife, Trunk; Needle, Spine; Spinning wheel - Ihui bëro, Trunk; Spinning wheel - Ihui, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Bicobi, Trunk; Arrow - Notsi, Trunk; Arrow - Paca, Trunk; Arrow - Pio, Trunk; Arrow - Quërëquë, Trunk; Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tahua Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tiopi, Trunk; Arrow - Xeña, Trunk; Arrow, Trunk; Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Rake, Leaf; Shovel, Trunk)

Huanima (Ch); Chima (Sp)

DOA46

Bactris gasipaes var. chichagui (H. Karst.) A.J. Hend.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Palm heart); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichabëcasa, Young leaf; Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Hunting & fishing tools; Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk)

Huanima / Huanima Chitahë / Huanimahua (Ch); Chonta / Chontilla / Pupuña (Sp)

MOV 16, NPZ 8825

Chelyocarpus chuco (Mart.) H.E. Moore

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Young leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Fan - Huëquëti, Young leaf; Knife, Petiole); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Young leaf; Machete handle, Young leaf)

Hoja Redonda (Sp)

CH18

Cocos nucifera L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Seeds)

Coco (Sp)

Ch19

Euterpe oleracea Mart.

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf)

Pananë (Ch); Asaí / Palmito (Sp)

CH20

Euterpe precatoria Mart.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk; Food); Thatch (Huaracha roof, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); Ritual (Fragile children, Root); FUEL: Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Milk, Fruit); Food (Edible, Palm heart, fruit and young leaf); MEDVET: Blood and Cardio-vascular system (Anemia, Root); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Weakness, Root); Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Root); Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Young leaf); Metabolic system and nutrition (Vitamin, Root); Not specified at all (Not specified, Root); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Leaf); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Fruit, palm heart, root and trunk); Urinary system (Kidneys, Root); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf; Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Basket - Nishicacano, Leaf; Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf; Basket - Yamachi, Leaf; Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Fan - Huëquëti, Young leaf; Hammock - Nishi, Young leaf; Knife, Trunk; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Leaf); Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Hoe, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk; Shovel, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Young leaf)

Jënë / Pananë (Ch); Asaí / Palmito (Sp)

ESR 9

Geonoma deversa (Poit.) Kunth

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf)

Jatata (Sp)

CH21

Geonoma juruana Dammer

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Panë (Ch)

CH22

Geonoma macrostachys Mart.

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Weapons, Trunk)

Shinibi (Ch)

JSM 24, MOV 27

Mauritia flexuosa L. f.

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Sieve - Toahi, Young leaf); Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk)

Palma Real (Sp)

CH22

Oenocarpus balickii F. Kahn

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Xoquëitsama (Ch); Majillo del Tucán (Sp)

RBU 17835

Oenocarpus bataua Mart.

CONST: Houses (Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (Ridgepole - Xobomapatí, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); CULT: Cosmetic (Hair oil, Fruit); Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds; Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Seeds; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Fruit; Beberage - Milk, Fruit); Food (Edible - Larvae, Trunk - Larvae; Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Trunk - Larvae); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Trunk - Larvae); Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Fruit); Respiratory system (Bronchitis, Trunk - Larvae); Sensory system (Earache, Fruit and trunk larvae); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Fruit); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf; Basket - Chichama, Young leaf; Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf)

Itsama (Ch); Majo (Sp)

CH23

Oenocarpus mapora H. Karst

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Milk, Fruit); Food (Edible - Larvae, Trunk; Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Trunk - Larvae); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf; Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Bow - Canatí, Trunk)

Quëbo itsama (Ch); Majillo (Sp)

CH24

Socratea exorrhiza (Mart.) H. Wendl.

CONST: Houses (Ceiling roof, Trunk; Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Jaxca Jaxca, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Young leaf; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); Other constructions (Chapapa, Trunk; Chicken coop, Trunk; Huaracha, Trunk; Shelves, Trunk; Store corn, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Purupachi, Young leaf; Cassava grater, Root; Table, Trunk); Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Trunk)

Onipa (Ch); Pachuba (Sp)

DOA 34

Aristolochiaceae

Aristolochia sp.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Appendicitis, Bark; Diarrhea, Trunk; Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Bark; Vomit, Bark)

Maca Huatiapi (Ch)

SCO 32

Asteraceae

Vernonia sp.

MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Inflammation, Trunk)

Cola de caballo (Sp)

DOA 45

Wulffia baccata (L.) Kuntze.

MEDVET: Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf)

Bahua Rëxa (Ch)

DOA 29

Bignoniaceae

Arrabidaea brachypoda Bureau

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Bark; Vomit, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Nishicacano, Trunk)

Corama / Nishi Raoxo (Ch); Paquío (Sp)

ESR 1, GOS 7, JSM 16, RBU 17866

Arrabidaea platyphylla DC.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Boro, Root; Malaria and fever, Root)

Bahua Quëxti (Ch)

CH25

Arrabidaea sp.

MEDVET: Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Root)

Yoquira (Ch)

CH26

Ceratophytum tetragonolobum (Jacq.) Sprague & Sandwith

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Body pain, Leaf; Body pain, Trunk; Headache, Leaf; Vomit, Whole plant ); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Trunk); Musculo-skeletal system (Rheumatism, Leaf)

Boá Nishi / Boá / Bua (Ch); Ajo del monte / Bejuco (Sp)

MOA 4, MOV 65

Clytostoma sp.

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark; To tie house, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Bark)

Shino joxotaë / Shino yáquishi (Ch)

CH26

Crescentia cujete L.

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Container, Fruit)

Tutuma (Sp)

 

Jacaranda copaia (Aubl.) D. Don.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk; Firewood, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Paítí, Bark); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Scabies, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Ankle pain; Hip pain ); Not specified at all; Respiratory system (Cold and flu); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha; Wounds and cuts, Leaf)

Pitsopi (Ch)

DOA 20, GOS 35, MOV 49

Jacaranda obtusifolia Bonpl.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Tiesto - Pitëxti, Bark); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Pitsopi (Ch)

DOA 53, GOS 59

Mussatia hyacinthina (Standl.) Sandw.

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark and leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Bark ); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Bark); Urinary system (Kidneys, Bark)

Xoquë Rapotó (Ch); Chamairo / Chamairo negro (Sp)

CH27

Pyrostegia dichotoma Miers ex K. Schum.

MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Whole plant)

Nana Nihi (Ch)

CH28

Tabebuia chrysantha (Jacq.) Nicholson

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk)

Tajibo amarillo (Sp)

CH29

Tabebuia ochracea (Cham.) Standl.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Trunk); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Scabies); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Blisters ); Urinary system (Kidneys); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Gavel to make dress, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk)

Nishó (Ch); Tajibo negro (Sp)

GOS 4

Tabebuia serratifolia (Vahl) G. Nicholson

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Tajibo (Sp)

CH30

Tabebuia sp.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Root, seeds and trunk; Liver pain, Bark, root and seeds); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Bark, leaf, and root; Conjunctivitis, Root; Earache, Root)

Toromuca (Ch); Yuquilla (Sp)

MSM 6, 9

Bixaceae

Bixa orellana L.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds; Ornament - Xapo, Seeds); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds); MEDVET: Blood and Cardio-vascular system (Heartache); Cultural diseases and disorders (Evil eye, Trunk); Digestive system (Stomach ache, Young leaf); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Young leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Leaf; Inflammation ); Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Young leaf; Malaria and fever, Exudate and leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Exudate and seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Root and young leaf; Puchichi, Young leaf); Urinary system (Kidneys)

Maxë (Ch); Urucú (Sp)

GOS 13

Boraginaceae

Cordia alliodora (Ruiz. & Pav.) Oken.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk)

Pabo (Ch)

JSM 7, 44

Cordia ucayaliensis (I.M. Johnst.) I.M. Johnst.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Pabo (Ch)

MOV 33, SCO 36

Bromeliaceae

Ananas comosum (L.) Merr.

CULT: Ritual (Fragile children, Leaf); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Fruit)

Piña (Sp)

 

 Indet. sp. 1

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Seeds)

Xabá cacatao / Xabá Camano (Ch)

MOV 4

Burseraceae

Protium aracouchini (Aubl.) Marchand

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Difficulty speaking, Leaf)

Toshi xeta (Ch)

DOA 10

Protium sagotianum Marchand

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Bëisiti Corihua (Ch); Isigo (Sp)

CH31

Cannabaceae

Celtis schippii Standl.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Cátsisi (Ch)

CH32

Trema micrantha (L.) Blume

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Merabí (Ch)

JSM 61

Capparaceae

Capparis coimbrana Cornejo & Iltis

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark)

Maca (Ch)

GOS 1, MOV 24

Caricaceae

Carica papaya L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Root); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Exudate); Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Leaf and seeds; Anthelmintic, Leaf and seeds); Insect and athropod bites (Insectbite, Seeds); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Exudate ); Sensory system (Earache, Exudate); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Root)

Mapayo (Ch); Papaya (Sp)

GCM 10

Jacaratia digitata (Poepp. & Endl.) Solms

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Root); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Body pain, Trunk; Headache, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Trunk); Not specified at all (Not specified, Fruit); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Root)

Cana bohi / Huaquibí / Mapayo bërë (Ch); Papaya del monte / papaya macho (Sp)

GOS 31

Caryocaraceae

Caryocar dentatum Gleason

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Wash dress, Bark); Personal adornment (Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Bark); MEDVET: Not specified at all (Not specified)

Jënë carama (Ch)

DOA 57, GOS 54

Celastraceae

Salacia elliptica (Mart. ex Schult.) G. Don.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidneys, Root)

Nëxo quërimati (Ch); Huapamú (Sp)

DOA 47, GOS 42, MOA 3

Salacia gigantea Loes

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Ahuax Xtëpoco (Ch)

CH33

Tontelea ovalifolia subsp. richardii (Peyr.) Görts & Mennega

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Liver pain, Fruit)

Quërë matí (Ch); Guapomó (Sp)

CH34

Chrysobalanaceae

Hirtella gracilipes (Hook. f.) Prance

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Xaba chana (Ch)

MSM 4, RBU 17832

Hirtella pilosissima Mart. & Zucc.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Gavel to make dress, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Machete handle, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk; Spade handle, Trunk)

Chanahua / Moro choxtí (Ch); Coloradillo / Cuchi (Sp)

CH34

Licania intrapetiolaris Spruce ex. Hook f.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Manipoatí, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Sabrillo, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Bark; Ceramics - Comëno, Bark; Ceramics - Paítí, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Seeds); Insect and athropod bites (Insectbite, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Seeds); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk)

Shishaxë (Ch); Cacharí (Sp)

CH35

Licania octandra subsp. pallida (Hook. f.) Prance

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Xano, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Bark; Ceramics - Comëno, Bark; Ceramics - Paítí, Bark; Ceramics - Tiesto - Pitëxti, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichabëcasa, Bark; Basket - Chichama, Bark; Batán - Xaxo, Trunk)

Mëhi (Ch); Caripe (Sp)

MSM 10

Clusiaceae

Garcinia madruno (Kunth) Hammel

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); Food aditives (Additive coca chewing, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Young leaf)

Shiquishi / Tahuatë (Ch); Achachairú (Sp)

DOA 12, JSM 33

Tovomita sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Áhuara Macha (Ch)

MOV 28

 Indet. sp. 1

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Bacurí (Ch); Motoa (Sp)

CH36

Cochleospermaceae

Cochlospermum orinocense (H.B.K.) Steudel

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark)

Algodoncillo (Sp)

CH37

Combretaceae

Terminalia amazonica (Gmel.) Exell

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Bark and leaf)

Verdolago (Sp)

CH38

Connaraceae

Connarus ruber (Poepp. & Endl.) Planch.

CULT: Recreational (Toys, Fruit and leaf)

Pitso tapa (Ch)

GCM 6, MSM 15

Convolvulaceae

Ipomoea batas Lam.

HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Root); Food (Edible, Root); MEDVET: Digestive system (Appendicitis, Leaf; Stomach ache, Flower); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Seeds); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (For bathing sick chlidren, Whole plant; Headache, Root); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf); Respiratory system (Bronchitis, Leaf and root; Cold and flu, Leaf and root)

Cari (Ch); Camote (Sp)

 

Costaceae

Costus scaber Ruiz. & Pav.

MEDVET: Blood and Cardio-vascular system (Heartache, Trunk); Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Root); Dental health (Toothache, Root and seeds); Digestive system (Appendicitis, Whole plant; Diarrhea, Fruit, root, trunk and young leaf ; Stomach ache, Trunk); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Trunk and whole plant; Gallbladder, Whole plant and root); Pancreas, Trunk); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Root; Vomit, Fruit, leaf, root, seeds, trunk and whole plant); Infections and infestations (Hepatitis, Whole plant); Musculo-skeletal system (Swelling, Trunk); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Burns, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidney infection, Trunk; Kidney pain, Leaf and trunk; Kidneys, Leaf and trunk; Yellow urine, Trunk)

Bushishi (Ch); Cahuasha / Caña / Caña agria (Sp)

DOA 48, GOS 45, MOA 6, SCO 29, JSM 56

Crassulaceae

Bryophyllum sp.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Blows, Leaf; Swelling, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Leaf)

Bai Ati (Ch); Fortuna (Sp)

CH39

Cucurbitaceae

Citrullus vulgaris Schrad.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Container, Fruit)

Sania (Ch); Sandía (Sp)

 

Cucumis sativus L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Pepino (Sp)

 

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Zapallo (Sp)

 

Cucurbita sp.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Leaf; Skin fungus, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Container, Fruit)

Mate / Mate bejuco (Sp)

 

 Indet. sp. 1

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Huaramë (Ch); Joco (Sp)

CH40

Cyperaceae

Cyperus sp.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Appendicitis, Whole plant; Diarrhea, Root and trunk; Stomach ache, Trunk); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Root); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Inflammation, Leaf; Vomit, Root, seeds and trunk); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Root)

Tsanona (Ch); Cahuasha (Sp)

GOS 41

Diplasia karatifolia Rich.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Constipation, Trunk); Pregnancy, birth and puerperial (Birth, Root)

Cortadera (Sp)

ESR 16

Dennstaedtiaceae

Pteridium sp.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Root); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Root)

Jasini huitahuo (Ch)

MOV 53

Dichapetalaceae

Dichapetalum spruceanum Baill.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Nishi cobo (Ch)

MOV 43

Dilleniaceae

Curatella americana L.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea); Endocrine system (Liver); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Respiratory system (Cough, Bark)

Xaba tapahua (Ch)

JSM 9, RBU 17846, GCM 3

Doliocarpus sp.

CONST: Houses (Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; To tie house, Bark); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark)

Quëbo xamahua (Ch)

CH41

Dioscoreaceae

Dioscorea latifolia Benth.

HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Root); Food (Edible - Chive, Root; Edible, Root)

Chaxo Poa (Ch); Bachi (Sp)

CH42

Erythroxylaceae

Erythroxylum coca Lam.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf); Digestive system (Stomach ache, Leaf); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Labour tools (Awl, Trunk)

Huara huara (Ch); Coca (Sp)

DOA 8, JSM 28

Euphorbiaceae

Alchornea sp.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); CULT: Ritual (Fragile children, Leaf); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Manahuita (Ch); Cama (Sp)

CH43

Cleidion sp.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Huacaxapo (Ch)

MOV 45, MSM 13

Croton lechleri Müll. Arg.

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Exudate; Wounds and cuts)

Sangre de Grado (Sp)

CH44

Croton matourensis Aublet

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Cramps, Seeds; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Aliso (Sp)

CH45

Croton trinitatis Millsp.

MEDVET: Veterinary (Distemper)

Taxa Bahueti (Ch); Malvilla (Sp)

DOA 1

Croton sp.

MEDVET: Endocrine system (Gallbladder); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Haematoma, Whole plant); Not specified at all (Insomnia in chlidren); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Whole plant); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Broom, Whole plant)

Matsëti (Ch); Malva (Sp)

MOV 64

Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. ex A. Juss.) Müll. Arg.

CULT: Clothes & accessories (Rubber shoes, Exudate); Personal adornment (Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Comëno, Bark); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Boro, Exudate; Malaria and fever, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Facila blemishes, Bark); SALE: Sale (Siringa, Exudate)

Carama (Ch); Caucho / Siringa (Sp)

CH45

Jatropha curcas L.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf)

Piñon (Sp)

CH46

Jatropha gossypiifolia L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf); Insect and athropod bites (Centipede bite, Bark and leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Seeds; Cramps, Seeds; Fractures, Seeds; Rheumatism, Seeds); Reproductive system and sex health (Contraceptive, Seeds); Respiratory system (Cramps, Seeds and seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Seeds); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Bark and leaf); Urinary system (Kidneys, Bark, leaf and seeds)

Raë (Ch); Copaiba / Piñón morado (Sp)

DOA 43, GCM 9, GOS 51

Mabea fistulifera Mart.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Anthelmintic, Exudate; Boro, Exudate); Insect and athropod bites (Insectbite, Exudate); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axa, Fruit)

Piri (Ch); Leche leche (Sp)

DOA 5, JSM 35

Manihot esculenta Crantz

HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Root); Food (Edible - Chive, Root; Edible, Root); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Seeds); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Swelling, Root); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Root; Wounds and cuts, Root); Urinary system (Kidney pain, Root; Kidneys, Root )

Atsa / Atsa Chëquë / Atsa Hosho / Atsa Nasisi / Atsa Noa / Atsa Pohi Quinihua / Atsa Raoxo / Atsa Shini / Atsa Tocha / Kanaki / Raox tëtoya / Rono Atsa / Shoshapo / Xëto itsa / Xoya atsa (Ch); Rama blanca / Rama morada / Yuca / Yuca de rama choca o café / Yuca piraquina (Sp)

 

Omphalea diandra L.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Chimo, Bark)

Chimo / Jianati (Ch); Bejuco (Sp)

 

Ricinus comunis L.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Leaf; Fractures, Leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf)

Rarë (Ch); Macororo / Matapalo (Sp)

ESR 22, MOA 2

Fabaceae

Acacia loretensis J.F. Macbr.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Bark); MEDVET: Respiratory system (Cough, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark; Empeine, Bark)

Caxcono / Capë Caxcono / Isnëpa (Ch); Cari cari (Sp)

BCM 11, DOA 23

Acacia sp.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Diabetes, Bark; Gallbladder, Bark); Reproductive system and sex health (Vaginal douche, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark and root); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Bark; Wounds and cuts, Bark )

Sipamë (Ch); Tipa (Sp)

GOS 53

Amburana cearensis (Allemão) A.C. Sm.

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Bark and leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Facila blemishes ); Veterinary (Distemper, Bark ); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Spoon, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Transportation (Canoe, Trunk)

Quixono (Ch); Tumi / Roble (Sp)

CH47

Apuleia leiocarpa (Vogel) J.F. Macbr.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Xano, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Paítí, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark fruit and root); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Leaf); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Seeds; Wounds and cuts, Bark and fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Root; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Mani / Mani tapono (Ch); Almendrillo / Amarillo (Sp)

CH48

Bauhinia guianensis Aubl.

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Root); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk); Endocrine system (Diabetes, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark and seeds); Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Trunk; Leishmaniasis, Trunk); Musculo-skeletal system (Hip pain, Trunk); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Trunk); Sensory system (Eyes, Trunk); Urinary system (Kidneys, Trunk)

Nishi isanuma / Nishi para (Ch); Bejuco blana / Pataigue (Sp)

GOS 40, MOV 44, RBU 17855, SCO 17

Bauhinia sp.

CULT: Ritual (To make hunting dogs, Leaf); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Diabetes, Trunk)

Camanó pahoqui (Ch)

GOS 52

Bauhinia straussiana Harms

CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Exudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Burns, Exudate)

Chirimoya (Sp)

GOS 27

 Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench

CULT: Ritual (Crying children, Leaf); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Bark and leaf)

Oxa nihi (Ch); Dormilón (Sp)

DOA 55, GOS 58

Deguelia amazonica Killip

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - CapëItsa, Root and trunk)

Capë Itsa (Ch); Barbasco (Sp)

CH49

Derris amazonica Killip

UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axa, Trunk and root)

Axaria (Ch)

CH50

Derris floribunda (Benth.) Ducke

UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axa, Bark, leaf and root)

Axa (Ch); Barbasco / Bejuco blanco (Sp)

CH51

Dipteryx alata Vogel

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Nihi pëpëcho (Ch)

GOS 32

Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds)

Boë (Ch); Yatorana (Sp)

SCO 1

Hymenaea courbaril L.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Comëno, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Body pain, Bark); Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Bark; Malaria and fever, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Hip pain, Bark; Rheumatism, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark and seeds); Veterinary (Distemper, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Mattress, Bark; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Corama / Cura pisi (Ch); Paquío (Sp)

MOV 25

Inga edulis Mart.

CONST: Houses (Xano, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow, Trunk)

Xënanë (Ch); Pacai (Sp)

DOA 51, JSM 1

Inga fagifolia G. Don.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Ahuapi Xënanë (Ch); Pacai del Monte (Sp)

CH52

Inga marginata Willd.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Not specified at all (Not specified, Leaf)

Shipi Xënanë (Ch); Pacai (Sp)

GOS 38

Inga sp. 1

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Roho xënanë (Ch); Pacai (Sp)

CH53

Inga sp. 2

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Anthelmintic, Fruit)

Xënanë (Ch)

GOS 36

Inga sp. 3

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Comoni (Ch); Pacai (Sp)

CH54

Inga sp. 4

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark)

Chërë Xahui (Ch)

CH55

Inga sp. 5

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk)

Chira Xahui (Ch)

CH56

Inga sp. 6

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Huayhuatia Xënanë (Ch); Pacai (Sp)

CH57

Inga sp. 7

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Rayo xënanë (Ch)

CH58

Machaerium acutifolium Vogel

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Root)

Jihui rashia (Ch)

GOS 37

Ormosia nobilis Tul.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Reproductive system and sex health (Menstrual pain, Bark and seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Seeds; Puchichi, Bark)

Tëhuëti / Xëta tarati / Xëta tënëti (Ch); Sirari (Sp)

CH59

Poeppigia procera C. Presl.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Matsa Quití (Ch)

CH60

Pithocellobium corymbosum (Rich.) Benth.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Maní (Sp)

CH61

Platymiscium stipulare Benth.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Acne, Leaf)

Boë xëni (Ch)

GOS 17

Samanea tubulosa (Benth.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes

MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Bark)

 

GOS 39

Sclerolobium radlkoferi Rusby

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Huasi Canó (Ch)

CH62

Senna herzogii (Harms) H.S. Irwin & Barneby

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Bark)

Pabo (Ch)

JSM 59

Senna occidentalis (L.) Link.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Fruit)

Túsa (Ch)

MOV 1

Stryphnodendron guianense (Aubl.) Benth.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Ihui pisi (Ch); Carachupa (Sp)

MOV 48, SCO 34

Sweetia fruticosa Spreng.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk)

Canamashía (Ch)

CH53

Tamarindus indica L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Seeds)

Tamarindo (Sp)

CH54

Vataireopsis speciosa Ducke

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Ihui pisi (Ch)

CH55

Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds)

Birijori (Ch); Frejol (Sp)

CH56

Zornia latifolia Sm.

CULT: Ritual (Crying children)

Hoxa Nihi (Ch); Mujer Yoxa (Sp)

CH57

 Indet. sp. 1

CULT: Ritual (Good luck, Leaf)

Tëtëmabaspá (Ch)

CH58

Flacourtiaceae

 Indet. sp. 1

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk; Xano, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk)

Xaxo atí (Ch); Canelon (Sp)

CH59

Gesneriaceae

Codonanthe calcarata (Miq.) Hanst.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk)

Chixopa (Ch)

CH60

Heliconiaceae

Heliconia hirsuta L.f.

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk)

Tsacahuico (Ch)

RBU 17852, SCO 11

Heliconia sp.

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk)

Tsacahuico (Ch)

CH61

Hernandiaceae

Sparattanthelium amazonum Mart.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Trunk)

Nishi Tsanóna (Ch)

CH62

Hippocrateaceae

Cheiloclinum cognatum (Miers.) A.C. Smith

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark and root); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Bark; Rheumatism, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark)

Chuchuasa (Sp)

CH63

Hypericaceae

Vismia glaziovii Ruhland

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk)

Bisatamanë (Ch)

CH64

Vismia macrophylla Kunth

CONST: Houses (Chira Xahui, Trunk; Frame house, Bark; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Jënë Jabati, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Manipoatí, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Nasëcamëti , Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tëtëmatsisi, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk; To tie house, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Malaria and fever, Leaf; Stomach ache, Leaf); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Leaf and seeds); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark and leaf); Not specified at all (Cancer, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Basket - Nishicacano, Trunk and exhudate; Haemorrhage, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichabëcasa, Bark; Basket - Coquita, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Trunk; Man basket, Bark; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Hoe, Trunk)

Bisatamanë / Sipó / Sirari / Sisi (Ch); Palo Santo (Sp)

GS 48

Vismia pozuzoensis Engl.

CONST: Houses (Jihuixaca, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk)

Bisatamanë / Jihui bapia (Ch); Leche leche / Piraquina (Sp)

DOA 17, 59, MSM 16, SCO 13

Lamiaceae

Clerodendrum tessmannii Moldenke

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark, fruit and leaf; Stomach ache, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark, fruit and leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidney infection, Bark)

Guayagua (Ch); Guayaba (Sp)

BCM 9

Vitex triflora Vahl

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Sensory system (Earache, Trunk)

Chaxo paoquí / Chaxo romë (Ch)

DOA 25, JSM 27

 Vitex sp.

MEDVET: Veterinary (Distemper, Bark)

Iene carama (Ch)

MOV 62

Lauraceae

Nectandra sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Xanë Yobini (Ch)

MOV 40

Ocotea diospyrifolia aff. (Meisn.) Mez

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Nahuëshí (Ch)

CH65

Persea americana Mill.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Young leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Hip pain, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidney pain, Leaf, root and seeds; Kidneys, Fruit, leaf, seeds and trunk)

Xane yubini cuota (Ch); Palta (Sp)

JSM 29

Lecythidaceae

Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); CULT: Dyes (Dye, Seeds); Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Milk, Seeds); Food (Edible, Seeds); Oils (Oil, Seeds); MEDVET: Digestive system (Appendicitis, Seeds; Diarrhea, Seeds; Stomach ache, Seeds); Pregnancy, birth and puerperial (Haemorrhage after childbirth, Seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Seeds; Haemorrhage, Bark, leaf and seeds; Wounds and cuts, Seeds); Urinary system (Gallstones, Seeds); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk)

Tapa / Tapa ristí / Tsixo (Ch); Almendro (Sp)

SCO 16

Eschweilera albiflora L.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Trunk; To tie roof, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Bark; Hammock - Nishi, Bark)

Maquë Tashi (Ch); Bitiumbo de bajio / Bitumbo / Campanilla / Cuchi / Piraquina (Sp)

MOV 58

Eschweilera sp.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Tapa (Ch); Almendro (Sp)

MOV 51

Gustavia hexapetala (Aubl.) Sm.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Manipoatí, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Sabrillo, Trunk; Solera - Chitao, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Root); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Spinning wheel - Ihui, Bark; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Hammer, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Yunishi (Ch); Itauba (Sp)

CH66

Lecythis serrata S.A. Mori

CULT: Ritual (Santeria, Seeds); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Seeds)

Tapa (Ch); Almendro (Sp)

MSM 7

Lecythis sp.1

HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Milk, Fruit); Food (Edible, Fruit); Oils (Oil, Fruit); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Fruit)

Almendro (Sp)

ESR 18

Lecythis sp.2

MEDVET: Not specified at all (Not specified, Fruit); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Fruit)

Tapa (Ch)

GOS 34

Loganiaceae

Strychnos sp.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidneys, Leaf)

Huani Kuhuësa (Ch)

GOS 28

Loranthaceae

Phthirusa pyrifolia (Kunth) Eichler

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Liver, Bark and leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark and leaf)

Nishi moishi (Ch); Suelda con suelda (Sp)

DOA 41, 58, GOS 60, JSM 31

Lythraceae

Physocalymma scaberrimum Pohl

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk)

Chaquillo (Sp)

JSM 46, RBU 17851

Malpighiaceae

Bunchosia glandulifera (Jacq.) Kunth

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Mermelada (Sp)

ESR 21

Byrsonima crispa A. Juss.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Xëchi (Ch)

CH67

Heteropterys coriacea A. Juss.

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; House post- Jibamë, Trunk); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk)

Xaba yunishi (Ch)

JSM 2, RBU 17808

Mascagnia macrophylla Rusby

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Bow to clean cotton, Trunk)

Ascana (Ch)

CH68

Malvaceae

Apeiba tibourbou Aubl.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Bark; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk; To tie fence, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Bark); Sensory system (Earache, Young leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Bark; Basket - Cacachuquëxnia, Bark; Basket - Chichama, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Bark; Basket - Purupachi, Bark; Basket - Yamachi, Bark; Hammock - Nishi, Bark); Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark)

Bitumbo (Sp)

DOA 44, GOS 25, JSM 60, RBU 17867

Eriotheca sp.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Iso nareja (Ch)

DOA 18

Gossypium barbadense L.

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Seeds); Personal adornment (Ornament - Amënoxëta, Seeds; Ornament - Baxëxëtí, Seeds; Ornament - Chaha, Seeds; Ornament - Chinoxëta , Seeds; Ornament - Chua, Seeds; Ornament - Matsamití, Seeds; Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds; Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Seeds; Ornament - Rësëti, Seeds; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Seeds; Ornament - Tsirispi, Seeds; Ornament - Xapo, Seeds); Recreational (Toys, Seeds); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Body pain, Trunk; Headache, Leaf and leaf; Vomit, Leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf); Sensory system (Earache, Flower, leaf and seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Leaf; Haemorrhage, Leaf; Puchichi, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidney pain, Leaf); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Nishicacano, Bark; Hammock - Nishi, Seeds); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow, Seeds; Fishing lines, Seeds); Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Seeds; Rope, Seeds)

Algodón (Sp)

GCM 8, GOS 11, MOV 21, ORC 6

Lueheopsis schultesii Cuatrec.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Huaxmënëhua, Seeds)

Huaxmënëhua (Ch)

CH69

Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urb.

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; To tie house, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); CULT: Recreational (Toys, Trunk; Zampoña - Bistó, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Seeds); Infections and infestations (Scabies); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark; Skin fungus, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Cacachuquëxnia, Bark; Basket - Chichama, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Bark; Hammock - Nishi, Bark; Table, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark)

Balsa (Sp)

ESR 23, JSM 17

Pseudobombax septenatum (Jacq.) Dugand

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf)

 

DOA 36, JSM 57

Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Spreng.) K. Schum.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Copoazú (Sp)

CH70

Theobroma speciosum (Willd. ex Spreng.) K. Schum.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf); Not specified at all (Not specified, Fruit); Sensory system (Earache, Flower)

Chocolate / Chocolatillo (Sp)

ESR 10, DOA 16, 39, GOS 21, JSM 5, 30, SCO 30

Marantaceae

Calathea sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Wrappers (Wrappers, Leaf)

Manicoro (Ch); Japaina (Sp)

MOV 41

Melastomataceae

Bellucia acutata Pilg.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Guayabilla (Sp)

BCM 5, ESR 15, MOV 6

Miconia albicans (Sw.) Triana

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever); Respiratory system (Cold and flu)

Blanquillo (Ch)

JSM 3, MOV 17, RBU 17818

Miconia argyrophylla DC.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

 

MSM 2

Miconia nervosa (Sm.) Triana

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); CONST: Houses (Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk)

 

DOA 26

Miconia tiliifolia Naudin

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Nigua (Ch)

ESR 2, RBU 17819, 17838

Miconia sp.

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Fruit)

Pao (Ch)

DOS 60

Mouriri guianensis Aubl.

CULT: Ritual (Good luck, Leaf and whole plant); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Flower); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Bicobi, Trunk; Arrow, Trunk; Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Llave (Sp)

DOA 37

Meliaceae

Cedrela fissilis Vell.

CONST: Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Chair - Taburete, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Spoon, Trunk; Table, Trunk); Other utensils (Boxes, Trunk)

Cedro (Sp)

CH71

Menispermaceae

Abuta grandifolia (Mart.) Sandwich

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

 

ESR 7

Moraceae

Brosimum gaudichaudii Trécul

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Not specified at all (Not specified, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Apta (Ch)

DOA 4, MOV 2

Brosimum guianense (Aubl.) Huber

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

 

CH72

Brosimum utile subsp. ovatifolium (Ducke) C.C. Berg

CONST: Other constructions (Huaracha, Bark); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Pío, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Raití, Bark); Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk (Hunting & fishing tools)

Pío (Ch); Bibosi (Sp)

CH73

Chlorophora tinctoria (L.) Gaudich. ex Benth.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); CONST: Houses (Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk)

Nibosa (Ch)

CH74

Ficus gomelleira Kunth & C.D. Bouché

CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Isaca pohi, Bark; Dress - Moro, Bark); Recreational (Comëno, Bark); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark; Fractures, Exudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk; Raití, Bark); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark)

Matapalo (Sp)

CH75

Ficus gomelleria Kunth & C.D. Bouché

CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Xóa, Bark)

Xoá (Ch); Bibosi blanco (Sp)

CH76

Ficus mathewsii (Miq.) Miq.

CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Isaca pohi, Bark); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Bark); CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark; Dress - Mororia, Bark); Personal adornment (Ornament - Amënoxëta, Seeds; Ornament - Rësëti; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Bark; Ornament - Xapo, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Exudate); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark and exhudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Yamachi, Bark; Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Chair - Taburete, Trunk; Hammock - Nishi, Bark); Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Bark); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark; Rope, Bark)

 

GOS 50, MOA 7

Ficus sphenophylla Standl.

CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Isaca pohi, Bark); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Exudate); CONST: Other constructions (Huaracha, Bark); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark); Personal adornment (Ornament - Xapo, Bark); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Exudate)

Isaca Pohi (Ch); Bibosi (Sp)

CH77

Ficus trigona L.f.

CONST: Other constructions (Huaracha, Bark); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark); Personal adornment (Ornament - Xapo, Bark); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Exudate)

Moro (Ch); Bibosi (Sp)

JSM 51

Ficus sp.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); Other constructions (Huaracha, Trunk); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Dress - Moro, Bark; Dress - Mororia, Bark); Personal adornment (Ornament - Amënoxëta, Seeds; Ornament - Rësëti; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Bark; Ornament - Xapo, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Exudate); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark and exhudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Yamachi, Bark; Batán - Xaxo, Trunk; Chair - Taburete, Trunk; Hammock - Nishi, Bark); Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Bark); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark; Rope, Bark)

Mororía (Ch); Bibosi (Sp)

CH78

Helicostylis tomentosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Rusby

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Exudate; Insectbite, Exudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Wounds and cuts, Exudate)

Nui (Sp)

DOA 15, MOV 42, SCO 26

Perebea angustifolia (Poepp. & Endl.) C. C. Berg

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

 

CH79

Perebea mollis (Poepp. & Endl.) Huber

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Bark)

Patai Perro (Ch); Patamichi (Sp)

SCO 27, DOA 33

Pseudolmedia macrophylla Trécul

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Maca Nui (Ch); Nui (Sp)

 

Pseudolmedia sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Roble de Pajo (Sp)

MOV 63, SCO 40

Sorocea guilleminiana Gaudich

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark; To tie house, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

  

Sorocea muriculata Miq.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit); Ritual (Marriage ceremony; Symbology, Trunk)

 

DOA 56, GOS 55

Musaceae

Musa x paradisiaca L.

HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Fruit; Beberage , Fruit); Food (Edible - Chipilo, Fruit; Edible - Chive, Fruit; Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Dental health (Blisters mouth, Fruit; Toothache, Root); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Exudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Burns, Fruit; Empeine, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Leaf)

Bochi / Carapë / Carapë Mëxti / Carapëi / Carapëna / Carapëria / Jënë Jabati / Macho / Mëxti / Naraja Carapë / Pia / Sano / Shica Carapë / Tëtëca / Tëtoyá / Tumichuqua (Ch); Banana / Guineo / Guineo Beromo / Guineo isleño / Guineo mataborracho / Guineo morado / Guineo motacusillo / Guineo seda / Plátano / Plátano Bellaco / Plátano chama / Plátano largo / Plátano Motacusillo / Seda / Seda berda / Seda morado (Sp)

 

Myristicaceae

Iryanthera juruensis Warb.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Dental health (Thrush, Exudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Exudate)

Bita / Sangre de Toro (Sp)

CH80

Iryanthera sp.

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Insectbite)

Bach rao (Ch)

CH81

Virola flexuosa A.C. Sm.

MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark and leaf)

Suelda con suelda (Sp)

JSM 32

Virola sebifera Aubl.

CULT: Cosmetic (Hair oil, Exudate)

Toro (Ch)

CH82

Myrtaceae

Eugenia sp. 1

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

 

RBU 17824

Eugenia sp. 2

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha)

Mëtëquë (Ch)

JSM 12

Myrcia mollis (Kunth) DC.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

 

BCM 8

Myrcia regnelliana O. Berg

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark and fruit; Wounds and cuts, Bark and root)

 

CH83

Myrciaria floribunda (H. West ex Willd.) O. Berg

MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Cramps, Bark, Rheumatism, Bark)

Hoja del monte (Ch)

CH84

Psidium guajava L.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark)

Bahua quëxti (Ch)

BCM 10, ORC 1

Ochnaceae

Ouratea angulata Tiegh.

MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Rheumatism, Bark)

Chuchuhuaso monte alto (Sp)

ESR 8

Ouratea sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Xaba pëpëcho (Ch)

JSM 10

Olacaceae

Minquartia guianensis Aubl.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Hand blisters, Bark)

Cacharí (Ch)

GOS 9

Oxalidaceae

Agonandra b rasiliensis Miers ex Benth.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Aceituna (Sp)

CH85

Averrhoa carambola L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Carambola (Sp)

 

Passifloraceae

Passiflora coccinea Aubl.

UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Iscoró, Trunk)

 

CH86

Passiflora miniata Aubl.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Pachio fuerte (Sp)

MOV 10, SCO 21

Passiflora tripartita (Juss.) Poir.

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Nishicacano, Trunk)

Tumbo (Sp)

CH87

Piperaceae

Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth

MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Fruit)

 

CH88

Piper bartlingianum (Miq.) C. DC.

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Root); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano)

 

JSM 34, MSM 8

Piper hispidum Sw.

MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Root); Not specified at all (Operations, Trunk); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Burns, Leaf; Caracha, Leaf, root, trunk and whole plant; Wounds and cuts, Leaf and trunk)

 

SCO 10, GOS 12

Piper nigrispicum Sw.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Trunk); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes)

Nishipara / Yunquilla (Ch)

CH89

Piper peltatum Sw.

MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark and leaf); Sensory system (Earache, Root)

Boca de Hombre (Sp)

GOS 43, MOV 60

Piper piscatorum Sw.

MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Exudate, root and trunk); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Root); Not specified at all (Not specified, Root); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Leaf)

Nucaperi (Ch)

DOA 7

 Piper sp.

MEDVET: Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Whole plant); Urinary system (Kidney pain, Whole plant)

Matico (Sp)

MOA 9

Poaceae

Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf

MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf and root); Pregnancy, birth and puerperial (Accelerator for birth, Root; Birth, Leaf; Haemorrhage after childbirth, Leaf); Reproductive system and sex health (Menstrual pain, Leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Leaf)

Cedrón (Sp)

 

Guadua sp. 1

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Chair - Taburete, Trunk)

 

DOA 22

Guadua sp. 2

CULT: Recreational (Zampoña - Bistó, Trunk); MEDVET: Pregnancy, birth and puerperial (To cut umbilical cord, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Knife, Trunk)

 

MOV 57

Gynerium sagittatum (Aubl.) P. Beauv.

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Comb, Trunk); Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds; Ornament - Rësëti, Trunk); Recreational (Zampoña - Bistó, Trunk); MEDVET: Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Mat, Leaf); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Bicobi, Trunk; Arrow - Notsi, Trunk; Arrow - Pio, Trunk; Arrow - Quërëquë, Trunk; Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tahua Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tiopi, Trunk; Arrow, Fruit; Bow - Canatí, Trunk; Weapons, Trunk)

Tacuara (Ch); Chuchío / Paja corona (Sp)

CH90

Gynerium sp.

UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Knife, Trunk)

 

MOV 30

Lasiacis ligulata Hitchc. & Chase.

CULT: Recreational (Zampoña - Bistó, Trunk); MEDVET: Dental health (Blisters mouth, Fruit)

Tacuarilla (Ch)

CH91

Olyra micrantha Kunth

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Matsamití, Trunk; Ornament - Rësëti, Trunk); Recreational (Zampoña - Bistó, Trunk); FUEL: Other fuel (Ceramics - Comëno, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Bicobi, Trunk; Arrow - Notsi, Trunk; Arrow - Quërëquë, Trunk; Arrow - Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tahua Quëspini, Trunk; Arrow - Tiopi, Trunk)

Tacuarilla (Ch)

CH92

Oryza sativa L.

CULT: Recreational (Zampoña - Bistó, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds)

Arroz (Sp)

 

Pharus latifolius L.

UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axa, Trunk)

Jënë arosa (Ch); Barbasco (Sp)

CH92

Saccharum officinarum L.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage , Trunk); Food (Edible, Trunk); MEDVET: Urinary system (Kidneys, Trunk)

Shita chëque / Shita sihoyá / Shitaria / Shitatë (Ch); Caña (Sp)

 

Streptogyna americana C.E. Hubb

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk); MEDVET: Endocrine system (Liver pain, Root); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Root); Urinary system (Kidney infection, Root; Kidneys, Root); Veterinary (Distemper, Root)

Huasimapoa (Ch); Sujo (Sp)

CH93

Zea mays L.

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Seeds); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Seeds; Beberage - Wiñapo, Seeds); Food (Edible - Chive, Seeds; Edible - Flour, Seeds; Edible - Tamales, Seeds; Edible, Seeds)

Cahuayo Xëqui / Canashibati / Chítoco / Itëma / Jimi Xëqui / Xëqui / Xëqui bëtëmë / xëqui joxo / Xëquiria / Xino xëqui (Ch); Maíz / máiz amarillo / Maíz blanco / Maíz colorado / Maíz corto / Maíz cubano / Maíz negro (Sp)

 

Polygalaceae

Bredemeyera myrtifolia Spruce ex A.W. Benn.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Shinoxëta, Trunk)

Bahuino Nihi (Ch)

BCM 4, ESR 3

Polygonaceae

Triplaris americana L.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark and leaf; Stomach ache, Seeds); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain; Headache, Seeds; Vomit, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark and leaf); Musculo-skeletal system (Fractures, Bark); Respiratory system (Cough)

Janina (Ch); Palo Diablo (Sp)

GOS 47, JSM 58, MOA 5, MOV 59, ORC 2

Polypodiaceae

Phlebodium decumanum (Willd.) J. Sm.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Leishmaniasis, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Root); Urinary system (Kidneys, Bark, leaf and root)

Roho jina (Ch); Cola de manechi (Sp)

DOA 9, ORC 4

Proteaceae

Roupala sp.

MEDVET: Sensory system (Earache, Leaf)

Mahi No Nihi (Ch)

CH94

Pteridaceae

Adiantum latifolium Lam.

CONST: Houses (Tie - Xahui, Bark; To tie house, Trunk); Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Trunk; To tie roof, Trunk); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Trunk; Ornament - Shinoxëta); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Nishicacano, Trunk)

Mitaisa (Ch); Bejuco (Sp)

MOV 67

Adiantum lucidum (Cav.) Sw.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Trunk); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Exudate)

Mitsisi (Ch)

CH95

Adiantum obliquum Willd.

MEDVET: Not specified at all (Not specified); UTEN&TOOL: Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Trunk)

Mitsisi (Ch)

CH96

Adiantum petiolatum Desv.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Scabies); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Skin infection)

Mitsisi (Ch)

CH97

Pteris sp.

MEDVET: Urinary system (Kidney infection, Trunk)

Bushishi (Ch); Shico (Sp)

DOA 50

Rosaceae

Prunus amplifolia Pilger

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk; Shovel, Trunk)

Jihui (Ch)

CH98

Rubiaceae

Alibertia edulis (Rich.) A. Rich. ex DC.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Fruit and leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit)

Tosa (Ch); Guayabilla / Tutumilla (Sp)

ESR 12, MOV 1, 15

Amaioua guianensis Aubl.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Labour tools (Axe - Maquë poroma, Trunk; Machete handle, Trunk; Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Cai Osho (Ch)

DOA 32

Capirona decorticans Spruce

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Scabies, Bark); Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Bark; Insectbite, Bark); Not specified at all (Cepta, Bark); Reproductive system and sex health (Contraceptive, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark and flower); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Burns, Bark; Caracha, Bark; Haemorrhage, Bark; Wounds and cuts, Bark); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk); Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk; Shovel, Trunk)

Batahua (Ch); Guayabochi (Sp)

DOA 28, ESR 14, JSM 22, MOV 36, RBU 17823, SCO 39

Coutarea hexandra (Jacq.) K. Schum.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark, leaf and root; Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Reproductive system and sex health (Abortive, Leaf)

Jihui Moca (Ch)

CH99

Genipa americana L.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Seeds); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Nanë (Ch); Bii (Sp)

JSM 6

Geophila cordifolia Miq.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Leaf; Anthelmintic, Leaf)

Mai yochi (Ch)

DOA 35

Ladenbergia oblongifolia (Mutis) L. Anderes

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Muela (Sp)

CH100

Palicourea rigida Kunth

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Trunk)

Áhuara Macha (Ch)

MOV 13

Psychotria deflexa DC.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark)

Yotabi (Ch)

CH101

Psychotria iodotricha Müll. Arg.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Bimi Chëxë (Ch)

CH102

Psychotria lupulina Benth.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Boro, Bark)

Ahuara Nihi (Ch)

CH103

Psychotria prunifolia (Kunth) Steyerm.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark)

Bimi Chëxë (Ch)

CH104

Psychotria sp. 1

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit)

Bimi Chëxë (Ch)

JSM 25

Psychotria sp. 2

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Root)

Bimi Chëxë (Ch)

DOA 14

Randia armata cf. (Sw.) DC.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Pata de Gallina (Sp)

CH105

Uncaria guianensis (Aubl.) J.F. Gmel.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Matsamití, Seeds); FUEL: Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Trunk); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Bark; Headache, Bark; Inflammation, Bark; Vomit, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Bark; Fractures, Bark; Hip pain, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark); Urinary system (Kidney infection, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Cacachuquëxnia, Trunk; Basket - Chichama, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Trunk; Basket - Purupachi, Bark; Basket - Yamachi, Trunk)

Cacatho (Ch); Uña de Gato (Sp)

ESR 6, 20, JSM 53, MOV 3, SCO 7

 Indet. sp. 1

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark)

  

Rutaceae

Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Seeds); Digestive system (Diarrhea, Root; Stomach ache, Fruit and root); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Fruit); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Chest pain, Fruit; Headache, Fruit; Vomit, Root); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Musculo-skeletal system (Bone pain, Bark, leaf and root); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Fruit and leaf); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Seeds); Urinary system (Kidneys, Fruit)

Rimó (Ch); Limón (Sp)

 

Citrus limetta Risso

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Root)

Lima (Sp)

 

Citrus paradisi Macfad.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Fruit; Stomach ache, Bark and leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Root); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Root; Wounds and cuts, Root); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Bark)

Taraja (Ch); Toronja (Sp)

 

Citrus reticulata Blanco

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Leaf)

Mandarina (Sp)

 

Citrus x sinensis (L.) Osbeck

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark, fruit and leaf); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Leaf); Reproductive system and sex health (Abortive, Root); Urinary system (Kidneys, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Batan - Chapi, Trunk; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk)

Naraja (Ch); Naranja (Sp)

 

Metrodorea flavida K. Krause

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Pestle of Tacu, Trunk); Labour tools (Hammer, Trunk)

Paxa ini (Ch); Blanquillo / Palo Blanco / Palo Coca / Palo Coloradillo (Sp)

SCO 25

Moniera trifolia L.

CULT: Ritual (Fragile children, Leaf); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf); Sensory system (Earache, Leaf)

Ororotso (Ch)

MSM 19

Zanthoxylum rhoifolium Lam.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Coroquisi (Ch)

JSM 45

Salicaceae

Casearia arborea (Rich.) Urb.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Beberages (Beberage - Chicha, Seeds)

Jihui pohi (Ch)

SCO 41

Casearia combaymensis Tul.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Ihui Pama / Yobiberoxoco / Chana Jisicato (Ch)

CH106

Lunania parviflora Spruce ex Benth.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark and fruit); Musculo-skeletal system (Rheumatism, Bark)

Nishi Tsanóna (Ch); Bejuco / Chacaka (Sp)

DOA 13

Sapindaceae

Matayba scrobiculata (H.B.K.) Radkl.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Sama negra (Sp)

CH107

Paullinia sp.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axa, Trunk)

Shoshapo (Ch); Barbasco / Muela (Sp)

DOA 27

Serjania lethalis A. St. Hill

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axacoro, Trunk); Labour tools (Sandpaper, Leaf)

Axa Coro / Carahina Nihi (Ch); Barbasco (Sp)

CH108

Serjania pyramidata Radkl.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit)

Capë Itsa (Ch)

CH109

Serjania sp.

UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Barbasco - Axacoro, Trunk)

Axa Coro (Ch); Barbasco (Sp)

DOA 6, SCO 33

Talisia acutifolia Radkl.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); UTEN&TOOL: Labour tools (Shovel, Trunk)

Pitón (Sp)

CH110

Sapotaceae

Chrysophyllum sparsiflorum Klotzsch ex Miq.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Quishpi (Ch); Quispi (Sp)

CH111

Micropholis guyanensis (A.DC.) Pierre

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Toro Quirihua (Ch)

MOV 61

Micropholis guyanensis cf. (A.DC.) Pierre

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Coquino (Ch)

CH112

Micropholis lanceolata (C. Martius & Eichler) Pierre

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Bimi Muishi (Ch)

CH113

Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Radlk.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Quëo (Ch)

CH114

Pouteria lucuma (Ruiz & Pav.) Radlk.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Quëo (Ch); Lucuma (Sp)

CH115

Pouteria macrophylla (Lam.) Eyma

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi)

Yahë (Ch)

CH116

Pouteria nemorosa Baehni

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Scabies); Insect and athropod bites (Insectbite); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Nishicacano, Bark)

Bata Jihui / Batabí (Ch); Coquino (Sp)

CH117

Pouteria ramiflora (Mart.) Radkl.

CONST: Houses (House post- Jibamë, Trunk; Xano, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Batán - Xaxo, Trunk); Transportation (Canoe, Trunk)

Xanë Yobini (Ch); Tajibo blanco / Almendrillo blanco (Sp)

MOV 12

Simaroubaceae

Simarouba amara Aubl.

CONST: Houses (To tie house, Bark); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark; Stomach ache, Bark and fruit); Endocrine system (Gallbladder, Bark; Liver pain, Bark and leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark); Urinary system (Kidneys, Bark); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Bano, Bark)

Tarari (Ch); Palo Amargo (Sp)

GOS 6, GCM 2

Siparunaceae

Siparuna guianensis Aubl.

CULT: Ritual (Fragile children, Bark); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf); Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Bark; Insectbite, Bark); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Smoke to mosquito repelent)

Shisho Itsa / Xaba ghishu itsa / Xabá shishohitsa (Ch)

BCM 13, GCM 4, GOS 5, MOA 8, MSM 3, 11, SCO 8

Siparuna krukovii A.C. Sm.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Smallpox, Bark); Insect and athropod bites (Buna bite, Bark; Insectbite, Bark)

Shisho Itsa / Xëto itsa (Ch)

DOA 19, MOV 32, RBU 17829

Siparuna sp.

MEDVET: Urinary system (Kidneys, Root)

Xabá shishohitsa (Ch)

BCM 3

Smilacaceae

Smilax flavicaulis Rusby

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea)

Cayú (Sp)

RBU 17861

Smilax poeppigii Kunth.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Young leaf)

Patiari jomoxa (Ch); Guayaba (Sp)

CH118

Smilax sp.

MEDVET: Urinary system (Kidneys, Leaf, root and whole plant)

Yahuaxë (Ch)

JSM 18

Solanaceae

Capsicum annuum L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Puchichi, Leaf)

Aji / Aji dulce / Aji rojo (Sp)

 

Cestrum strigillatum Ruiz & Pav.

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Yahua taho (Ch)

CH119

Lycianthes glandulosa (Ruiz. & Pav.) Bitter

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit; Ornament - Shinoxëta, Fruit); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Bimi Chëxë (Ch)

CH120

Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Tomate (Sp)

 

Nicotiana rustica L.

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Boro, Leaf); Reproductive system and sex health (Menstrual pain, Leaf); Sensory system (Earache, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Leaf); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Leaf)

Romë / Rumë (Ch); Tabaco (Sp)

 

Solanum betaceum Cav.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark)

 

RBU 17864

Solanum lorentzii Bitter

MEDVET: Dental health (Toothache, Root); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Leaf); Vomit, Whole plant (Infections and infestations); Anthelmintic, Bark (Respiratory system); Cold and flu, Bark (Cold and flu, Leaf); Sensory system (Earache, Leaf); Urinary system (Kidney infection, Leaf)

Jimi nihi / Nohini jihui / Nohini nihi (Ch); Uvita (Sp)

BCM 12, GOS 24, MOV 19

Solanum mammosum L.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Smallpox, Leaf); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark)

Popotoa (Ch); ManSilla (Sp)

 

Solanum pensile Sendtn.

CULT: Ritual (Good luck in fishing)

Cashixopá (Ch)

CH120

Solanum placitum C.V. Morton

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina)

Yobini (Ch); Hoja hedionda (Sp)

CH121

Solanum proteanthum Bohs

CONST: Houses (Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Trunk)

Shia (Ch)

CH122

Solanum tuberosum L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Root); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Root and whole plant); Infections and infestations (Amoebas, Seeds)

Papa (Sp)

 

Staphyleaceae

Turpinia occidentalis subsp. breviflora Croat

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Body pain, Root; Headache, Leaf; Pain, Root); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage)

Jihui Xoco / Strelitziaceae (Ch); Huallabilla de pampa / Papaya (Sp)

CH123

Strelitziaceae

Phenakospermum guianensis Aubl.

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Leaf; Xapocoti, Leaf); Thatch (Huaracha roof, Leaf; Ridgepole - Xobomapatí, Leaf; Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Leaf); CULT: Clothes & accessories (Skirt woman, Leaf); Personal adornment (Ornament - Matsamití, Leaf; Ornament - Maxëití, Leaf; Ornament - Mënëxëtí, Leaf); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Bark); Other fuel (Ceramics - Chomo, Bark); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Exudate; Stomach ache, Exudate); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Exudate); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Exudate); Infections and infestations (Infections, Exudate; Leishmaniasis, Exudate); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Exudate; Cough, Exudate); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Burns, Exudate; Caracha, Exudate; Skin fungus, Leaf; Wounds and cuts, Exudate); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Exudate); Urinary system (Kidney pain, Exudate; Kidneys, Exudate); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Basket - Chichama, Bark; Basket - Nishicacano, Bark; Basket - Purupachi, Bark; Basket - Yamachi, Bark; Fan - Huëquëti, Leaf); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Leaf); Wrappers; Wrappers, Leaf)

Mani Coro / Manihua (Ch); Patujú (Sp)

 

Styracaceae

 Styrax sp.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Ahua Tishi (Ch); Ahuai (Sp)

CH124

Talinaceae

Talinum paniculatum (Jacq.) Gaertn.

MEDVET: Endocrine system (Liver pain, Leaf); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Trunk); Musculo-skeletal system (Swelling, Trunk); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Leaf); Sensory system (Earache, Leaf)

Nohini (Ch)

GOS 18, MOV 23

Tectariaceae

Triplophyllum protensum (Afzel. ex. Sw.) Holttum

MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Leaf)

Toria huitaxo (Ch); Piñón morado (Sp)

CH125

Thelypteridaceae

Thelypteris abrupta (Desv.) Proctor

MEDVET: Sensory system (Earache, Leaf)

Xëqui jahëhua (Ch)

CH126

Trigoniaceae

Trigonia killipii J.F. Macbr.

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark)

Cashixopá (Ch)

CH127

Ulmaceae

Ampelocera edentula Kuhlm.

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante corto - Cano Bësëcamë, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk)

Palo Yodo (Sp)

CH128

Celtis iguanea (Jacq.) Sarg.

CONST: Thatch (Roof - Xëhuahacacató, Trunk)

Chichipa (Sp)

CH129

Urticaceae

Cecropia ficifolia Warb. ex Snethl.

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Amënoxëta, Leaf; Ornament - Tsirispi, Bark); Recreational (Zampoña - Bistó, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark); Infections and infestations (Scabies); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Hammock - Nishi, Bark; Pestle of Tacu, Trunk); Hunting & fishing tools (Arrow - Bicobi, Bark; Arrow - Paca, Bark; Arrow - Quërëquë, Bark; Arrow - Tahua Quëspini, Bark; Arrow - Tiopi, Bark; Bow - Canatí, Bark); Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk); Rope (Rope - Rispichi, Bark)

Bocono / Tiopi (Ch); Ambaibo (Sp)

CH130

Cecropia sciadophylla Mart.

MEDVET: Respiratory system (Cold and flu)

Bocobí (Ch); Hierba de loro (Sp)

CH131

Cecropia strigosa Trécul

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Bocobí (Ch)

JSM 14

Pourouma cecropiifolia Mart.

UTEN&TOOL: Labour tools (Planting stick - Xësati, Trunk)

Quëxqui xaquini (Ch)

CH132

Pourouma guianensis Aubl.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; To tie fence, Bark; To tie house, Bark); Thatch (To tie roof, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Xaquini (Ch); Piraquina (Sp)

DOA 21, SCO 23

Pourouma minor Benoist

ANIMFOOD: Fodder (Edible, Fruit); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); UTEN&TOOL: Hunting & fishing tools (Bow - Canatí, Trunk); Labour tools (Sandpaper, Leaf)

Xaquini / Yahë (Ch)

DOA 31, MOV 34

Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich ex Wedd.

MEDVET: Blood and Cardio-vascular system (Heartache, Bark, leaf and root); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever); Musculo-skeletal system (Rheumatism, Leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Bark and leaf); Sensory system (Inflammation of eyes, Bark and leaf)

Nahua Shishahua / Pia nihi (Ch); Pega pega / Pica pica (Sp)

DOA 49, GOS 46, JSM 55, MOV 56

Verbenaceae

Aloysia triphylla Royle

MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Leaf)

Toronjil (Sp)

 

Lantana cujabensis Schauer

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Leaf); Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark and leaf); Respiratory system (Cold and flu, Flower and leaf)

Bahua Rëxa (Ch); Hierba de loro (Sp)

JSM 19

Lantana trifolia L.

MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark)

Urn (Ch)

CH133

Lantana sp.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Fruit and trunk); Endocrine system (Liver pain, Seeds); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Root)

Capëtërëbó (Ch); Biribá / Condura (Sp)

ESR 27

Petrea sp. 1

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Bark and leaf; Stomach ache, Bark); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Bark)

Ponochí (Ch); Bejuco (Sp)

GOS 20, JSM 42

Petrea sp. 2

MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Trunk); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Vomit, Trunk)

Ponochí (Ch)

SCO 22

Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Rich.) Vahl

CULT: Ritual (Crying children); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Leaf)

Camanó Nihi (Ch); Cola de rata (Sp)

ESR 24, GOS 2

Vitex cymosa Bert. ex Spreng.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Tarumá (Sp)

CH134

Violaceae

Leonia cymosa Mart.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Mai Rao (Ch)

CH135

Rinorea guianensis (Melch.) Ducke

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Hepatitis, Trunk)

Mai Rao (Ch)

CH136

Rinoreocarpus ulei (Melch.) Ducke

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk); Other constructions (Floor - Machimbre, Trunk); CULT: Recreational (Toys, Seeds); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); MEDVET: Infections and infestations (Malaria and fever, Bark); Reproductive system and sex health (Abortive, Bark); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Acne); UTEN&TOOL: Domestic utensils (Furniture, Trunk; Tacú - Arusa timatí, Trunk)

Jihui Joxo / Shihuë / Tapa ristí / Xoquë xëquërë (Ch); Blanquillo / Cafesillo / Toco (Sp)

MOV 39, SCO 24

 Indet. sp. 1

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk)

Bëpasti (Ch)

CH136

Vitaceae

Cissus erosa Rich.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; To tie house, Bark); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Diarrhea, Seeds)

Nai Nishi (Ch); Sirari (Sp)

CH137

Cissus sicyoides L.

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites)

Carabó Coatí (Ch)

CH138

Vochysiaceae

Qualea acuminata Spruce ex Warm.

CULT: Personal adornment (Ornament - Maxëití, Fruit)

Omaca Bëro (Ch)

CH139

Qualea grandiflora Mart.

CONST: Houses (Frame house, Trunk; Jihuixaca, Trunk; To tie house, Bark); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Seeds); MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Acne, Seeds)

Almendro (Sp)

RBU 17849

Qualea paraensis Ducke

CONST: Houses (Hedge - Panë, Trunk; Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Ridgepole - Maracatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tie - Xahui, Bark; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit)

Jihui Sama / Jihui Xoco (Ch); Chocolate / Chocolatillo (Sp)

CH140

Qualea sp.

MEDVET: Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Caracha, Bark; Caracha, Root; Puchichi, Bark; Skin infection, Bark)

Mëtëquë (Ch)

CH141

Vochysia vismiifolia Spruce ex Warm.

CONST: Houses (Muchacho - Ninotí, Trunk; Pasa ratón - Xoya jabatí, Trunk; Roof beam - Canoxoco, Trunk; Tirante - Cano bëpotó, Trunk; Tirante largo - Cano pixquëna, Trunk); CULT: Other cultural (Crafts, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Digestive system (Stomach ache, Bark)

Canú / Jihui Coshi / Cano (Ch); Cedro (Sp)

CH142

Zingiberaceae

Renealmia breviscapa Poepp. & Endl.

FUEL: Firewood (Firewood - Caro, Trunk); HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Flower); MEDVET: Insect and athropod bites (Insectbite, Exudate)

Manihua shiri (Ch)

RBU 17854

Zingiber officinale Roscoe

HUMFOOD: Food (Edible, Fruit); MEDVET: Cultural diseases and disorders (Bad air and scare - Ratëaina, Root); Dental health (Toothache, Root and trunk); General Ailments with Unspecific Symptoms (Headache, Trunk; Vomit, Whole plant); Skin and subcutaneous tissue (Haemorrhage, Young leaf); Snakebites and Ray stings (Sankebites, Root)

Shibiri (Ch); Gengibre (Sp)