Epiphyte, secondary forest, 1 km southwest of San Andr6s.

Uses: boil leaves in water, bathe for rheumatism. Comerford 107, 1 Nov 1994.

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The Surinam Wayana swab the sap into the cavity of an aching tooth to relieve pain.

Leaf: Decoction of crushed and boiled leaf is employed by the Surinam Tirio for a wash to treat stomachache.

1) COMERFORD, Simon C. Economic Botany. vol. 50 . --p. 327 - 336 1996

2) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.