Sechium pittieri
(Cogn.) C. Jeffrey
Mirera
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Description
A vine in the pumpkin family found in tropical regions. It is popular and produces edible leaves and shoots.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama,
Other Information
It is popular.
Synonyms
Cyclanthera pittieri Cogn.Cyclanthera pittieri var. quinqueloba Cogn.Elateriopsis pittieri (Cogn.) Cufod.Frantzia montana PittierFrantzia pittieri (Cogn.) PittierFrantzia pittieri var. quinqueloba (Cogn.) PittierFrantzia pittieri subsp. quinqueloba (Cogn.) Pittier
Also Known As
Chayotillo, Taca, Tacaco cimarron
References (2)
- Castaneda, H., & Stepp, J. R., 2007, Ecosystems as Sources of Useful Plants for the Guaymi People of Costa Rica. Ethnobotany Journal. 5:249-257
- Langlois, H. C., 2004, Ethnobotanical analysis of different successional stages as sources of wild edible plants for the Guaymi people in Costa Rica. M. Sc. thesis University of Florida.
