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Clibadium surinamense

Scientific Name: Clibadium surinamense

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Clibadium surinamense

Clibadium surinamense L. is a species of flowering plant belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is also known by the common name cunambi.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions traditional uses of Clibadium surinamense, including its use as a fish poison. This suggests the presence of potentially bioactive compounds.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clibadium surinamense L.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) / Compositae
  • Synonyms:
    • Baillieria aspera Aubl.
    • Clibadium asperum (Aubl.) DC.
    • Clibadium asperum Baill. ex Laness.
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 37100

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Northern region of Brazil.
  • Naturalized in Taiwan.
  • Found in subpopulations confined to the northeastern Andean slopes, within the Napo, Pastaza, and Tungurahua provinces.
  • Also found in Grenada (Bylands).

Ecological Role

  • In some contexts, Clibadium surinamense can be detrimental to rubber plants due to its competitive growth.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth habit: shrub, tree, or tree-like.
  • Leaves are opposite.
  • Leaves have plinerved venation.
  • Leaves lack resinous glands on the underside.
  • The genus Clibadium has black anthers.

Traditional Uses

  • Traditionally used for predatory fishing in Brazil.
  • In the Shuar language, Clibadium surinamense is called Masu, and is part of a traditional narrative.
  • The leaves are traditionally used as a remedy for snakebite, mixed with kerosene.

Quirky Facts

  • According to tradition, in the Shuar language, Clibadium surinamense called Masu was once a human man who had a brother named Timiu.

Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • Discover Life
  • iNaturalist.org