A medium-sized to large tree that grows from 10–20 m high. The trunk is usually less than 30 cm in diameter and is covered by smooth, mottled bark. It has large, heart-shaped, bright-green leaves and unique, greenish-white flowers on long stalks.

Antiherpetic, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiradicular, antiseptic, antitumor, antiviral, cytotoxic, hemostat and vulnerary.

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For wounds, fractures, and hemorrhoids, internally for intestinal and stomach ulcers, as a douche for vaginal discharge, on wounds to staunch bleeding, to accelerate healing, and to seal and protect injuries from infection (sap)