Saurauia avellana
Elmer
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSaurauia avellana is a species of plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to the Philippines. Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer, the American botanist who first formally described the species, named it after the dense covering of hazel-colored (avellaneus in Latin) downy hair covering the underside of its leaves.
Description
A tropical shrub or tree in the family Actinidiaceae, found on forested slopes at elevations between 700-900 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on forested slopes between 700-900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Kalimug, Karimug
References (3)
- Merrill,
- PROSEA No. 2
- Wester, P.J.,
