Paropsia edulis
Noronha ex Thouars
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Passifloraceae family found in humid forests of Madagascar up to 500 m elevation. It produces fruits with a sweet, fleshy aril surrounding the seed.
Edible Uses
The aril (fleshy layer around the seed) and fruit are eaten fresh. The aril is notably sweet.
Traditional Uses
The aril or fleshy layer around the seed is eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. In Madagascar it grows up to 500 m above sea level. It grows in humid forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*, Mozambique,
Other Information
The fleshy layer around the seed is sweet.
Notes
There are 11 Paropsia species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Vilo
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 465
- Schatz, G.E., 2001, Generic Tree Flora of Madagascar. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden. p 300 (Genus)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
