Cyrtocarpa procera

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The '''Chupandia''' (''Cyrtocarpa procera'') is a tropical species of tree in the sumac family which is found throughout Mexico.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Cyrtocarpa procera - Useful Tropical Plants |url=https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cyrtocarpa+procera |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=tropical.theferns.info}}</ref><ref name="The Plant List">{{cite web | title=Cyrtocarpa procera | website=Tropicos | url=https://www.tropicos.org/Name/50145943 | access-date=2019-08-22}}</ref> It has been cultivated since ancient times, and its edible fruit is still popular in Mexico today. Its bark is used as a substitute for soap. It is a fast-growing tree and can reach a height of 6 meters.<ref name=":0" />

== Uses == The small yellow fruit of the tree is edible, growing 2 centimeters in length. The fruit is resinous and has an acid flavor. It is popularly eaten in Mexico today.

The seeds of the fruit have been used in traditional medicine, including taking of them internally for treatment of leprosy. Various other parts of the plant have also been used for treating fevers, diarrhea, and dysentery.

The wood is purplish in color and has a strong scent. It is used for making trays and small images.

The bark can be used as a substitute for soap<ref name=":0" />

== Propagation == Propagation is done through seed.<ref name=":0" />

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==External links== * {{Commons category-inline|Cyrtocarpa procera|''Cyrtocarpa procera''}} * {{Wikispecies-inline|Cyrtocarpa procera|''Cyrtocarpa procera''}}

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