Luehea divaricata is a species of tree native to the cerrado area of Brazil, particularly the states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul. It is known by various local names including "açoita-cavalo", "açoita-cavalo miúdo", "ibatingui", "ivatingui", "pau-de-canga", and "caiboti".[1]
Luehea divaricata is regarded as a medicinal plant in traditional Brazilian medicine.[2] The stems are used to relieve inflammation,[2] the leaves are used as a diuretic[2] while a bark decoction is used in the treatment of arthritis.[1] The wood can also be fashioned into whips.[1]
Luehea divaricata leaves, Iguazu Falls, Argentina Luehea divaricata is a species of tree native to the cerrado area of Brazil, particularly the states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul. It is known by various local names including "açoita-cavalo", "açoita-cavalo miúdo", "ibatingui", "ivatingui", "pau-de-canga", and "caiboti".
