It is the name of a genus of plants that belongs to the family Chrysobalanaceae. It is synonymous with Licania and Pleragina. The type species is Moquilea tomentosa or Licania tomentosa, which we know as oití. It is also called oitizeiro or oiticica. They are tropical shrubs for ornamental use.
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