Boldo
Boldo is a type of tree with the scientific name of Peumus boldus
Native to Chile[edit | edit source]
This tree of the family Monimiaceae is native to Chile
Rank | Scientific Name and Common Name |
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Kingdom | Plantae – Plants |
Subkingdom | Tracheobionta – Vascular plants |
Superdivision | Spermatophyta – Seed plants |
Division | Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants |
Class | Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons |
Subclass | Magnoliidae |
Order | Laurales |
Family | Monimiaceae – Monimia family |
Genus | Peumus Molina – peumus |
Species | Peumus boldus Molina – boldo |
Use - leaves[edit | edit source]
The leaves of boldo tree have a strong, and slightly bitter flavor and camphor-like aroma, are used for culinary purposes, primarily in Latin America.
Use - fruit[edit | edit source]
Boldo fruits appear between December and February, and are tasty, nutritious, small, green, edible spheres.
Medicinal use[edit | edit source]
- In South America, boldo is used in herbal or folk medicine as well as a food supplement.
- For example, the leaves are used in culinary herb to spike many savory dishes with fish, mushrooms, vegetables and as a component in sauces.
- Boldo leaves are also popular to wrap frying fish and meat.
- Boldo fruits, when dried, are used to make spicy condiments.
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