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Escallonia micrantha

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Small flower escallonia

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Description

A plant in the Escalloniaceae family with small flowers, distributed as a cultivated species.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Traditional Uses

Fruit,

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Cultivation

Escalloniaceae

Production

A shrub or small tree.

Also Known As

Chachacomo, Chachacomo espinudo, Chachakuma, Charmuelan, Maco maco

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 229
  • Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 316

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