— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Picrasma excelsa (Picrasma excelsa). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Picrasma excelsa, commonly known as Picrasma excelsa, is a large tree native to French Guiana and has been introduced to several Central and South American countries including Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Leeward Islands, N… Picrasma excelsa (Latin: Picrasma excelsa, family Rubiaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Picrasma excelsa is most often used to support digestion and immune support. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Picrasma excelsa is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Picrasma excelsa is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to BOL, CLM, COS, CUB, DOM, and ECU. Picrasma excelsa thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Picrasma excelsa grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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