Chondrodendron tomentosum
About
Chondrodendron tomentosum is one of six accepted species in the small genus Chondrodendron, belonging to the Moonseed family Menispermaceae. It is a large tropical liana native to Central and South America. It contains highly toxic alkaloids and is one of the sources of the arrow poison curare – specifically 'tube curare', the name of which is derived from the name of the medicinally valuable alkaloid tubocurarine.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
How to use it
Chondrodendron tomentosum is primarily known for its toxic properties, particularly in the production of curare, which has been used by indigenous peoples for hunting. Its alkaloids have also drawn interest for potential medicinal applications, although caution is necessary due to its toxicity.
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In the kitchen
This plant is not eaten by humans due to its highly toxic alkaloids. Instead, it is known for its use in creating curare, an arrow poison. Always be cautious and avoid any contact with this plant in the kitchen!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Chondrodendron tomentosum
- Slug
- chondrodendron-tomentosum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Genus
- Chondrodendron
- Species
- tomentosum
- Wikidata QID
- Q147010
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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