Hesperomeles obtusifolia var. microphylla
(Wedd.) Romoleroux
Quique
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHesperomeles obtusifolia is a species of plant native to South America. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant. The fruits of this species are edible, eaten freshly picked from the tree.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Rosaceae family that produces edible red fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are used for drinks and marmalade.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are used for drinks and marmalade.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, South America*,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Arrayan, Cerote, Cerote hembra, Quique
References (2)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 533
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
