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Peumus boldus, commonly known as boldo (from the Mapuche name foḻo), is a species of tree in the family Monimiaceae and the only species in the genus Peumus. It is endemic to the central region of Chile, between 33° and 40° southern latitude.[1][2] Boldo has also been introduced to Europe and North Africa, though it is not often seen outside botanical gardens.
Boldo | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Laurales |
Family: | Monimiaceae |
Genus: | Peumus Molina |
Species: | P. boldus |
Binomial name | |
Peumus boldus Molina | |
Synonyms | |
Ruizia fragrans Ruiz & Pav. |
Due to its common name, it is often confused with the species Plectranthus ornatus, known as falso boldo ("fake boldo"), boldo paraguayo or boldo rastrero, which has led to confusion about the uses, properties and toxicity of both species.