Cavendishia grandifolia
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Duende, Neotropical blueberry
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCavendishia grandifolia is a species of woody perennial plant of the genus Cavendishia in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Ecuador. Its fruit, commonly known as neotropical blueberries, are edible.
Description
A shrub. It has one erect stem and branches that hang down. It grows 3 m tall. The stem is angled. The leaves are narrowly oval and 26-45 cm long by 7-20 cm wide. The base is rounded and the leaves are thickened along the edge. There are 20-30 flowers in a group. There are 6-8 oval bracts at the base. The flowers are red. The fruit are small and blue.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
The fruit are rich in antioxidants.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Ecuador, South America,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Other Information
It is becoming commercially important.
Notes
It is rich in antioxidants.
References (1)
- Dastmalchi, K. et al, 2011, Edible Neotropical Blueberries: Antioxidant and Compositional Fingerprint Analysis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 59: 3020-3026
