Phyllanthus chacoensis
Morong
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Description
A tropical tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, native to Bolivia where it grows from sea level to 500 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows between sea level and 500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America,
Notes
There are about 750 Phyllanthus species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Synonyms
Aporosella chacoensis (Morong) Speg.Aporosella chacorensis Pax. & K. Hoffm.Aporosella hassleriana Chodat
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 2103
