Tetrathylacium macrophyllum
Poepp.
Big leaf tetrathylacium
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Description
A tropical tree in the Salicaceae family, native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America,
Notes
Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Amuu, Andepacha, Anonilla, Bagahaeimo, Hualcamcuyo, Huallca muyu, Huomo, Imbuchay imburo teiug, Llaja hullahuayo, Manni cachi, Murcielaguero, Perdiz, Punta de lanza, Querema, Tauna, Tutumo, Yerba dulce, Yurep, Yurep naintia
References (3)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 2933
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 661
