Boquila trifoliolata

(DC.) Decne.

Boquila berries

Lardizabalaceae Edible: Fruit 646 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A shrub or climbing vine. It grows 1-2 m high. It can be 6 m high. The leaves are compound. They have oval and leathery leaflets. Male and female flowers are in separate plants. The flowers are white and have 6 petals. The flowers have a scent. The fruit are berries the size of a pea. They are almost white. It has a few seeds. It is edible.

Edible Uses

The berries are edible and eaten.

Distribution

It grows in temperate forests in Chile. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It grows in water. It can only tolerate short dry periods. It can grow in shade. It suits hardiness zone 8. It can tolerate light frosts and occasional snow.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Chile*, South America,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seeds. Male and female plants are needed for fruit. Plants can be grown from woody stem cuttings.

Notes

There is only one Boquila species.

Synonyms

Boquila discolor DecneLardizabala trifoliata DC.

Also Known As

Baquil-blianca, Pilpil, Voqui

References (8)

Ann. Sci. Nat Ser. 2. 12:103. 1839
Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 61
Christenhusz, M. J. M., 2012, An overview of Lardizabalaceae. Curtis Botanical magazine 2012 vol. 29(3): pp 235-276
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 109
Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 181

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Leon-Lobos, P., et al, 2022, Patterns of Traditional and Modern Uses of Wild Edible Native Plants of Chile: Challenges and Future Perspectives. Plants (Basel) v 11 (6) Table S1
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
www.chileflora.com