Casearia mexiae

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Casearia mexiae is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Description

A tree. It grows 7 m high. The crown is umbrella shaped. The leaves are narrowly oval or oval and 8-11 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They have rounded teeth.

Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. In Ecuador it grows between 2,500-3,200 m altitude.

Where It Grows

Ecuador, South America,

Notes

There are 160-180 Casearia species. They are mostly in South America. 75 occur in tropical America. They have also been put in the plant family Flacourtiaceae.