Pourouma bicolor subsp. chocoana
(Standl.) C. C. Berg. & Heusden
Choco bicolor Pourouma
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Description
A tropical tree in the Urticaceae family (also classified in Cecropiaceae and Moraceae) with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Cecropiaceae and Moraceae.
Synonyms
Pourouma chocoana Standl.Pourouma johstonii Woodson
Also Known As
Cuabar, Guagai, Guagay, Guarumo uva, Mangabe, Sirpo, Uva
References (3)
- 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 520
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 609
