In the upper Ama/on of Brazil, the leaves of Casearia ovata 

 Willd. are hrewed in a tea for treating rheumatism. The fruit is 

 diuretic (Schultes in prep.). 



Maynaodorata Aubl.in Hist. PI. Gui. Fran(;. 2 (1775)921 . t. 352. 

 Collect.: Davis & Yost 1047. 



Waorani Informant: Tomo (m). Upriver dialect: n.v. hogi- 

 nioncanio 



The fruit of this small tree is edible. 



CaKK ACFAE 



Carica Papaya L., Sp. Pi. (1753) 1036. 

 Collect.: Da\is and Yost s.n. 

 n.v. awanca 



The Waorani plant papa>as in their gardens but recognize 

 them as a recent introduction to the region. 



Bi;CH)MACHAI-: 



Begonia sp. 



Collect.: Davis & Yost 925. 



Waorani Informant: Taade (m). Ridge dialect: n.v. onwncai. 



The succulent stems of this climber, which taste like rhubarb, 



are chev\ed as a condiment. Some Waorani suggest that it is good 

 for colds. 



LHCYTHIDACEAn 



Gustavia longifolia Poepp. ex Berg in Martius, Fl. Bras. 14, pt. 1 



(1859)472. 



Collect.: Davis & Yost 1017. 



Waorani Informant: C^nto(m). Downriver dialect: n.v. noriginca 



The fruits of this 20 m. forest tree are eaten. The Waorani 

 consider it to be one of the most beautiful trees of the forest and 

 frequently plant it around house sites and clearings. 



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