Maripa scandens
Aubl.
Monkey syrup
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Description
A creeper or scrambling shrub. The leaves are alternate. They are narrowly oval and simple. The flowers are in large groups. They are velvety. The fruit are brown with black pulp.
Edible Uses
The sweet fruit are eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are sweet and edible.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows along river banks.
Where It Grows
America, Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Mouroucoa scandens (Aubl.) KuntzeEhretia cirrhosa Lam.and others
Also Known As
Howa soropan
References (3)
- Andel T. van, Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana. Part 2. A Field Guide. Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p 262
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
