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Drimys brasiliensis is a species of broadleaf evergreen trees of the family Winteraceae. It is native to Northeast Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Drimys brasiliensis grows in eastern Brazil, ranging from the northeast to the southeast, along with the adjacent areas of western Paraguay and northeastern Argentina (Misiones Province). It is also found in Bolivia. It is characteristic of the Atlantic Forest, generally found in highlands in the northern tropical portion of the range, and at lower elevations in the subtropical south. It is found in rain forest, dryland forest, and savanna habitats. It is a common canopy tree in the montane cloud forests of the Serra do Mar coastal forests of southeastern Brazil.
The bark is aromatic, with antiscorbutic, antispasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, stomachic, and tonic properties. It is used to treat intestinal colic and various other digestive disorders and chronic catarrh. The wood is easily-worked, moderately heavy, and fragrant. It has low durability when exposed to elements, and is used for interior carpentry, boxes, etc. The wood is also used for fuel and to make charcoal.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Drimys brasiliensis by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
