Vitex orinocensis var. multiflora
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVitex orinocensis is a species of tree in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to South America.
Description
A tree. It grows 22 m tall. It can be a shrub 5 m tall. The leaves usually have 3 leaflets. The middle leaflet is the largest. The leaf stalks are 1-3.5 cm long. The flower panicle is loose. It can be 18 cm long by 12 cm wide. The stalk is 5-6 cm long. The fruit is oval and fleshy. It is 1 cm long by 0.8 cm wide. The pulp is edible. It has a bad smell.
Edible Uses
The fruit pulp is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in upland rainforest especially on granite or bauxite.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Notes
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hakiaballi, Kalebashout, Krabasi-oedoe
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 695
- van Roosmalen, M.G.M., 1985, Fruits of the Guianan Flora. Utrecht Univ. & Wageningen Univ. p 432
