Summary: Couma utilis (Unknown) is a plant in the Apocynaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Sorva, Couma utilis, is a medium-sized tropical tree in South America that reaches up to 17 m in height with trunk diameter of up to 20 cm upon maturity. The leaves are simple and opposite or alternate in arrangement. The latex from the tree is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, worms, parasites, and skin irritations. It is also used to flavour drinks, caulking boats, and for varnishes, ceramics, glues, etc. The fruit is eaten raw. It is small, round, and has a fleshy sweet pulp. The wood is used in making cabinets, in carpentry and general construction. It is also grown as an ornamental. Also known as: Sorvinha, Sorva-miuda, Sorva-pequena, Cuma, Sowa, Sorva, Couba.
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate — some species are succulent-like |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or loamy |
| Hardiness Zone | Mostly tropical (USDA 9-12) |
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