Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo)

Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) purple yellow flower close up on woody branch
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) flower with purple petals and yellow center on woody stem.

Botanical name: Luehea divaricata

Common name: Acoita Cavalo

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Grewioideae

Origin: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

A medium size tree, drought tolerant. Used in Brazilian folk medicine for different purposes: the leaves are used as diuretic, the stems as anti-inflammatory, the bark and aerial parts are used for healingskin wounds, pimples, and for vaginal washes. Also was assayed for antifungal properties.


Image gallery: 15 images
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pink and yellow flower close up
Luehea divaricata pink flower close up with green leaves and yellow stamens
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) brown tree with dense foliage and many small pendulous flower clusters.
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pink yellow flower close up capturing delicate textured petals and stamens.
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pale pink flower with yellow center close up for pollinators
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) yellow flower, close up view of soft petals on thin branch.
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pale yellow flower close up with many thin stamens on branch
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) with pale white underside leaves, a close up plant shot.
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pink flower close up with yellow center and delicate thin petals
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pink yellow flower close up capturing soft pastel tones on petals.
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) tree covered in yellow flowers against dark green glossy leaves
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) pink and yellow flower close up hanging on thin green stem
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) close up of pale purple and yellow flower on branch
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) with white flowers and brown seed pods on branch close up.
Luehea divaricata (Acoita Cavalo) yellow flower on branch close up view of tree foliage


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