K' anchunup
| Scientific name | Mayan name | Español | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thouinia paucidentata | K' anchunup | Hueso de Tigre, Madera Dura | Few-toothed Thouinia |
Thouinia paucidentata is a plant found mainly in Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo states in southern Mexico. Known by the Mayan name K' anchunup, it is used with medicinal actions by local physicians.
Tree
As a tree, it can reach up to 15 meters in height, with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The bark is thin and papery, easily peeling off in thin layers.
Leaves
The leaves alternate and trifoliolate (three leaflets), with elliptic leaflets that have irregularly toothed margins and acute tips.
Flowers
The flowers are small, white to pale yellow, and appearing in elongate clusters that barely exceed the length of the leaves.
Fruit
The fruit is a capsule that contains several seeds.