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Also known as Peumus boldus

Peumus boldus, commonly known as boldo (from the Mapuche name foḻo), is a species of tree in the family Monimiaceae and the only species in the genus Peumus. It is endemic to the central region of Chile, between 33° and 40° southern latitude. Boldo has also been introduced to Europe and North Africa, though it is not often seen outside botanical gardens.

Species

Least Concern
FamilyAsteraceae
Native toAlabama, Alaska, Alberta, Aleutian Is., Altay, Arizona, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria

Blätter und Blütenstand von Peumus boldus Männliche Blüte von Peumus boldus Früchte Der Boldo (Peumus boldus) ist eine Pflanzenart in der Familie der Monimiengewächse (Monimiaceae).

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Peumus boldus
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Peumus boldus
taxon common name
boldo
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
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Boldu
short name
P. boldus
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  • Uses
  • Toxicity
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Peumus boldus, commonly known as boldo (from the Mapuche name foḻo), is a species of tree in the family Monimiaceae and the only species in the genus Peumus. It is endemic to the central region of Chile, between 33° and 40° southern latitude. Boldo has also been introduced to Europe and North Africa, though it is not often seen outside botanical gardens.

Due to its common name, it is often confused with the species Plectranthus ornatus, known as falso boldo ("false boldo"), boldo paraguayo or boldo rastrero, which has led to confusion about the uses, properties and toxicity of both species.

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