| Family: | Dilleniaceae | | Genus: | Tetracera | | Species: | volubilis | | Authority: | L. | | Common Name: | chaparrillo (liana) | | Maya Name: | lava platos, lavaplato, sarah coat, lebica, lengua de danto and sa-hab | | Depictions: | Polychrome ceramics | | Maya Plant Use: | Ornamental and product use | | Botanical Significance: | The seed T. volubilis may represent the kin sign, often seen on Maya ceramics. | | Notes: | Syn: T. mollis Standl.
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