Chondrodendron platiphyllum
Region: south America, Brazil.
Content: 5% of a fatty oil; pelosina, paralyzing smooth muscles of the veins, causing progressive weakness of the heart and death.
Use: medicinal; edible fruit, similar to grapes; ornamental wood.
Botany
A climbing shrub. The wood is a dark yellow with distinct veins, beautiful, used for inlay work and cabinet making.