Tabernaemontana columbiensis

(Allorge) Leeuwenberg

Cafecillo, Colombia tabernaemontana

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Summary

Tabernaemontana columbiensis is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Panamá, and Peru.

A tropical tree in the Apocynaceae family that grows from sea level to 1,500 m elevation.

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The fruit pulp is eaten.

The fruit pulp is eaten.

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It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America,

Bonafousia columbiensis L. Allorge

Cafecillo, Dopicha, Do pish cha, Dupicha tape, Duupijcha, Guaya buser, Wayapisail pipa

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